Passenger car
Passenger car was recalled on 24 November 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0748/06. Fire risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of fire because the front seat electric heating elements may overheat and cause an interior fire.
| Alert Number | 0748/06 |
| Brand | Jeep |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Model Number | Grand Cherokee WG, Grand Cherokee WJ |
| Published | 24 November 2006 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because the front seat electric heating elements may overheat and cause an interior fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Heated Seat Elements in Jeep carsThe recall concerns vehicles equipped with heated front seats built after 10 September 2002 for the WJ and after 24 January 2003 for the WG. The VIN/chassis numbers are: 1J8G2@8#?&Y* where @ = E or B, # = A or J or S, ? = 1 to 9 or X, & = 3 or 4 and * = production numbers of 6-digits.
🔥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a fire hazard related to Passenger car.
About this risk
This product poses a fire risk due to overheating, faulty components, or flammable materials that do not meet safety standards.
Recommended action
Disconnect the product from any power source and stop using it immediately. Do not leave it unattended. Store it away from flammable materials. Contact the retailer for a refund.
Who is at risk?
All household members. Fire risks are especially dangerous for sleeping areas and children's rooms.