Exterior lighting: brake lights
- Component
- Exterior lighting: brake lights
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 16
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-08-10
- Owners notified
- 2023-09-28
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light. 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
A brake light that is obstructed may not be visible to other drivers to indicate the intention to slow or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 84A.