Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V950000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-12-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V950000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software

Component
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
36,929
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-09
Owners notified
2021-12-23

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Grand Cherokee2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.