Transport CanadaCritical
1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEETransport Canada Recall #1997061
The official notice
Defect
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE MEMORY SEAT OPTION. THE MEMORY SEAT MODULE WIRING HARNESS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT SPRING. IF THIS OCCURS, A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT MAY DEVELOP, RESULTING IN LOCALIZED HEATING. IF THE RESISTANCE REMAINS BELOW THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION THRESHOLD THE HEAT COULD IGNITE THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
MEMORY SEAT CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS WILL BE RELOCATED AND A PROTECTIVE COVER WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SEAT FRAME.
8,770 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 718Updated June 10, 2026