A petition from the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has resulted in a defect investigation into failing Totally Integrated Power Module’s (TIPM) in certain Chrysler SUVs, trucks, and vans. The CAS alleges that TIPM failures have resulted in incidents of engine stall; airbag non-deployment; random horn, headlight, taillight, door lock, instrument panel and windshield wiper activity; failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration; and fires. The petition includes a list of 70 complaints received by CAS that are allegedly related to Chrysler TIPM failures.
The vehicles affected by this investigation include:
- 2008-2014 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2008-2012 Dodge Caravan
- 2011-2013 Dodge Durango
- 2008-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2008-2010 Dodge Journey
- 2009-2010 Dodge Journey AWD
- 2007-2012 Dodge Nitro
- 2007,2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2
- 2007,2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4
- 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2010-2012 Dodge Ram 2500
- 2010-2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- 2011-2012 Dodge Ram 4500
- 2011-2012 Dodge Ram 5500
- 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2007-2012 Jeep Liberty
- 2007-2014 Jeep Wrangler
- 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
- 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD
- 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2
- 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
- 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD
- 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
- 2007 Jeep Wrangler X RHD 4X4
In a September 2014 letter, Chrysler Group LLC notified NHTSA of a safety defect in the TIPM in certain 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.6L and 5.7L engines (Recall 14V-530). According to Chrysler, some Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles may experience a failure in the fuel pump relay within the TIPM which can result in a no-start or stall condition. Thirty-six (36) of the complaints submitted with the petition involve 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles equipped with 3.6L and 5.7L engines.
