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Jeep Grand Cherokee Tail Light Marker May Not Light

NHTSA campaign 22V544000 · Reported Jul 28, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number22V544000
Reported to NHTSAJul 28, 2022
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affectedExterior Lighting:tail Lights
Vehicles covered1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryNo
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles, the tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not light up. This means part of the tail light on the vehicle isn't working as it should.

What you should do

1. Check your Grand Cherokee's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Jeep dealer, or call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The inspection and any needed replacement are free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V544000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

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Official notice

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The tail light side marker assemblies may be damaged and not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
A tail light side marker that does not illuminate can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace both body-mounted tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z50.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.