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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Stellantis recalls nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide due to fire risk

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Stellantis is telling owners of nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles because the power liftgates can catch fire even when the engines are off.

The company is recalling certain Cherokees from the 2014 through 2016 model years. Water can get into the liftgate control computer, causing an electrical short that can touch off a fire.

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