NHTSA recall 21V-950: Exterior Lighting

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported December 9, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Exterior Lighting recall

21V-950
December 9, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Problem
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V950000
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Report dateDecember 9, 2021
ComponentExterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee12 recalls total

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