CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A wiring harness for the rearview camera and center brake light can short circuit. When this happens, the rearview camera image may not display and the center brake light may not illuminate, so the vehicle does not meet federal rear visibility and lighting requirements.
A blank rearview camera reduces your view behind the vehicle and raises the risk of a backover crash. A center brake light that does not light up may fail to warn drivers behind you that you are slowing down, which increases the risk of a rear-end collision.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary. Vehicles were to be repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. To check whether your VIN has an open recall, contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number 77B).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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