Atlantis is calling back more than 132,000 Jeep Cherokees because of an electrical problem that a previous recall couldn’t fix. Even though there isn’t a quick fix, the company suggests that car owners park their cars outside until the problem is fixed. On Thursday, a recall was announced for some 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokees with a power liftgate module. When the power liftgate section was first made, water could get in and cause a shortage in the wiring. In 2015, a recall tried to fix this problem by replacing the module’s organic resin cover with a waterproof one and any rusty connections. The latest recall says that the short could start a fire in the power liftgate module whether or not the ignition is on. This suggests that the repair did not fix the problem. Jeep tells owners to keep their cars away from buildings or other vehicles until they can be improved, and a broken power liftgate could be a sign of a fire risk. The NHTSA says that 132,099 vehicles could be impacted. A fix is in the works, but it must still be prepared. On June 30, owners should get letters telling them what’s happening. The last version of the Jeep Cherokee came out in March, ending the nameplate’s 49-year run. Jeep said it would keep selling in the same market as the Cherokee, but it’s still being determined if the Cherokee name will be used on the next model. Even though there is yet to be a straightforward replacement for the little Cherokee, Jeep will first focus on making four electric vehicles for the US market. Since battery costs are still high, you may be farther away from an affordable electric choice than you think.
