FCA recalls 206668 2014 Jeep Cherokees to fix windshield wiper defect - Automotive News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 206,668 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUVs because of a defect that could cause windshield wipers to stop working. The company said it discovered the defect, in which static might build up in the wipers when they are used in dry conditions, during a company investigation. FCA will notify affected Cherokee drivers to schedule the repair. This is the sixth recall issued for the 2014 Cherokee. The vehicle was unveiled in late 2013. The latest recall comes as FCA announced details of its , which is offered to more than 1 million owners of vehicles recalled in 2013. The program, which offers consumers the option of a $100 prepaid gift... FCA today reported that its August U. S. sales rose 1. 7 percent from a year earlier, and that Jeep sales increased 18 percent from August 2014. Source: www.autonews.com