Recall 21V-950
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Exterior lighting (lighting control module, software); Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-950
- Reported
- December 9, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 36,929 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021