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Jeep Wrangler Spare Tire Blocks Brake Light
medium How serious is it? About this label
A brake light that other drivers can't see may not signal that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V565000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Wrangler vehicles, the spare tire mounted on the back of the vehicle may block the view of the center high-mount brake light. Because that light is partly or fully hidden behind the spare tire, drivers behind the vehicle may not be able to see it clearly when the brakes are applied, since the spare tire sits directly in the line of sight to that light.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer (FCA US, LLC customer service: 1-800-853-1403) to have the spare tire carrier assembly replaced.
3. The repair is 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 23V565000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Jeep Exterior Lighting Recalls Affect Headlights, Markers and Trailer Lights · all 10 Jeep recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light. 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
- A brake light that is obstructed may not be visible to other drivers to indicate the intention to slow or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 84A.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.