NHTSA Recall 21V950000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2021-12-09. An estimated 36,929 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72.
Manufacturer campaign number: Y72
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.