Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # F17
Date: 060701
Recall - Front Seat Heater Element Replacement
July 2006
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall F17
Heated Seat Elements
Models
2003-2004 (WJ) Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with heated front seats (sales code JRH, JTF or JTG) built after September 10, 2002
(MDH 091006).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle
inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for
service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The front seat electric heating elements on about 123,000 of the above vehicles may overheat and cause an interior fire under certain operating
conditions.
Repair
Both front seat heating elements must be replaced.
Parts Information
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the
DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall service completions
and provide dealer payments.
