Chrysler Grand Cherokee Recall R/2009/134: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Mar 2010
- Launched
- 5,266
- vehicles in the UK
- J14
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles. The front seat electric heating elements may overheat. The dealer will replace the both front seat heating elements. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat electric heating elements may overheat. This can under certain operating conditions result in an interior fire or personal injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: It has been identified that the front seat electric heating elements may overheat. This can under certain operating conditions result in an interior fire or personal injury. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have both front seat heating elements replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the both front seat heating elements.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee may be included. Chrysler estimates 5,266 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code J14 or the DVSA reference R/2009/134. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand CherokeeEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/064 | |
| 300, Caliber, Grand Cherokee, WranglerRear brakes may lock | Urgent | R/2007/042 | |
| Grand Cherokee, JeepEngine may overheat | Urgent | R/2006/185 | |
| Grand Cherokee, Neon, WranglerInadvertant operation of air bag | Urgent | R/1997/059 | |
| Grand VoyagerFire may occur | Urgent | R/2015/058 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2009/119 on 13 Jan 2010, for side airbag wiring incorrectly connected. The one launched after it was R/2010/018 on 30 Apr 2010, for windscreen wipers may become ineffective. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/134, launched 10 March 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.