It looks like an investigation has been ordered for TIPM failures in a bunch of Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles, including the KK. I wonder if there were to be a recall if this would help those who have had issues?

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/29/nhts ... #continued

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Yes normally if a recall is issued, all an owner should have to do it provide proof of repair and the cost involved and that cost should be refunded... but only if a recall is issued rather than a TSB. I had a TIPM issue but a reflash fixed it rather than a complete replacement. After removing and reinstalling the TIPM while installing my old Daystar lift, the odometer read "error", the dealership said they reflashed and updated the tach and all is well. When I installed my OME lift I didn't disconnect the TIPM, I just moved it out of the way.

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08 KK OEM skid plates, JK winch bumper w/ Hella 500s, K&N filter, JKS front discos, black out headlights w/ fogs added, blacked out & euro mod tail lights, Curt Hitch w/ oem wiring, OME Springs, JBA UCA & top plates, Cabin Filter Retro Fit, Custom Fender Mounted Light Mounts w/ Hella 500s, ATH roof bars, rear flush mount LEDs

There have been three confirmed fires in TIPMs in the Nitro posted on line.
TIPM Help (Caught on fire)
So my TIPM caught fire, am I the first?
A/C Blower motor stops blowing(update, TIPM caught on Fire)

All these were reported to NHTSA. Funny how those 3 were not mentioned in the article. But I'm not surprised, since Dodge confiscated the burnt up TIPMs after they were replaced. In each case Dodge said it was for the "core". In reality it was to bury the problem. Also in each case the owner was stuck holding the bill. One cost 3K+ to repair because the wiring was so burnt up they had to replace 3 major wire harnesses.
I also like how they said it did not effect the safety/driveability of the vehicle.
Hum, let me think, My car is on fire, but it still drives OK. So it must be OK to keep going.
I guess someone has to die before a recall will be issued...

This also does not take into account the number of TIPM that were replaced because the door locks stopped working. Because it "Did not not effect the safety/driveability of the vehicle."
The door lock relays are internal to the TIPM and are just barely able to handle the electrical draw of the locks.
Repeated locking /unlocking will fry the relays and then the locks stop working...

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