Chrysler Recalls Almost 470,000 Jeep SUVs

[jjt250]

Makes sense but I can't imagine the JKs using the same FDCM because they don't have ELSDs or the NV245 transfer case. Isn't the FDCM's only function to operate those systems? Does it even matter if they aren't the same FDCMs? Sorry I'm asking so many questions, I'm just extremely intrigued by the QDII system. I've learned so much over the last few hours since finding out about my 4WD error.

Edit: Stupid question maybe, but does the JK even have an FDCM? It seems that the only reason our Jeeps have them is because it controls the NV245 and the ELSDs, which the JK has neither.

[Matt]

Honestly I havent looked into it that deep. When I found out I was able to pull drivetrain codes with the flashpaq I really didnt care how or why it was possible. ... the stars aligned and thats all I cared about

[jjt250]

Haha that's true. I just need to figure out a solution. Right now, there just aren't any that are very appealing.

[WanderingTs]

I still have not had mine done. I just got a reminder postcard from Chrysler a couple days ago. I was holding off hoping the update would get fixed. After seeing what is posted here, I have no plans to have any update done. I don't have remote start, and as far as I am concerned at the moment, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

My question to those of you that have been mechanics, if I take this to Jeep for repairs of something else, or to an independent mechanic, or even a quicky oil change place, are they under any obligation/liability to do the update or can I decline it?

[jjt250]

As of now, do not get the recall done!! Only the dealer can do it I believe. You can decline the recall also, just make sure they know!

[Matt]

Yeah if you go to the dealer you have to specifically tell them not to perform the recall. Not all dealers will do it without your permission but they are allowed to.... I personally would avoid the dealers regardless.

[LWM]

I have no intention at this point in getting the recall done. But I have the lifetime powertrain warranty so they may not give me a choice if I go to the dealer for other work.

[Core XK]

Same. I am not getting this done.

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[pjmjr508]

I had it done & so far the fix was to have the Stealership flash the FDCM 3x's. Since then it has been working just fine. I have not tried since the 5th of this month tho because it has been on jack-stands waiting for the front pads to show up.

[andyb]

The recall was done on mine way back. What a fiasco. The service 4wd light always comes back, and I always had to clear it with the superchips. Also Without fail, every single time I hooked up a trailer and used tow/haul, it would trigger my service 4wd light. However, mine also had a service 4wd light message 6 months before I ever even had the recall done.