Jeep Cherokee Recalled for Faulty Windshield Wipers

The Jeep Cherokee is being recalled again, this time for having faulty windshield wipers.

According to the American automaker, static buildup can occur if the driver uses the windshield wipers in dry conditions, causing significant buildup that can affect the control module powering the wipers. As a result, the control module that powers the wipers can disable the wiper function altogether.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to the recall, which covers approximately 159,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. all from the 2014 model year.

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To fix the issue, service technicians will install a ground strap to the control module, helping eliminate the possibility of static buildup.

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee has been listed in five other recall campaigns for issues ranging from infotainment security to unintended airbag deployment.

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