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Jeep Visibility Recalls Affect Windshield Wipers, Defrosters, and Rearview Cameras
Windshield wiper and defrosting failures repeat across these Jeep visibility recalls, with Grand Cherokee models appearing most often. The 2019-2020 Compass recall concerns wiper arms that may loosen. For 2026 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles, a body control module software issue may instead cause wiper failure. Defrosting problems have separate causes: blower motor failure in certain 2023 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles, and hybrid control processor software in certain 2021-2024 Wranglers and 2022-2024 Grand Cherokees. A separate radio software error affects the rearview camera image in certain 2021 Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These defects can reduce the driver's view ahead or behind.
Warning signs to watch for
- W25: Windshield wipers may not operate properly.
- 49C: Windshield defrosting and defogging may not work.
- 77D: Windshield wipers may fail.
- Y67: The rearview camera image may not display.
- 04B: Windshield defrosting and defogging may not work.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the five listed Jeep visibility notices tells owners to stop driving or park outside. W25 describes reduced visibility from wipers that may not operate properly; 77D describes windshield wiper failure. The 49C and 04B notices describe inoperative defrosting and defogging systems, while Y67 describes a missing rearview camera image. Each notice identifies an increased crash risk associated with reduced visibility. The notices do not tell owners to stop driving while awaiting their respective repairs.
What the free repair involves
The listed remedies are free of charge. Dealers tighten wiper nuts for W25, inspect and replace the blower motor as necessary for 49C, and update body control module software for 77D. Y67 provides a radio software update. For 04B, dealers update the hybrid control processor software.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report visibility problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under visibility for the Jeep models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L Wipers May Fail | high |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jeep Grand Cherokee blower motor may fail, disabling defroster | high |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee defroster may stop working | medium |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Jeep Grand Cherokee rearview camera may not display | medium |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Ram 1500 and Jeep Compass windshield wipers may loosen | high |
Common questions
Why do Grand Cherokee defroster recalls have different repairs?
Recall 49C concerns blower motor failure in certain 2023 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles, requiring inspection and replacement as necessary. Recall 04B concerns hybrid control processor software in certain 2022-2024 Grand Cherokees and specifies a software update.
Which Jeep wiper recalls involve loose hardware or software?
W25 concerns wiper arms that may loosen on certain 2019-2020 Compass vehicles; dealers tighten the wiper nuts. Recall 77D concerns body control module software on certain 2026 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles; dealers update that software.
Which Grand Cherokee has the rearview camera software recall?
The Y67 notice identifies certain 2021 Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying, reducing the driver's rear view. The remedy is a radio software update provided free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.