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Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L Wipers May Fail
high How serious is it? About this label
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V529000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles have a software problem in a vehicle control computer. This problem may cause the windshield wipers to stop working, reducing the driver's visibility. Dealers will update the affected computer's software free of charge.
What you should do
2. Contact a Jeep dealer to arrange the free software update; Chrysler customer service is available at 1-800-853-1403.
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 26V529000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Jeep Visibility Recalls Affect Windshield Wipers, Defrosters, and Rearview Cameras · all 5 Jeep recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.
- Safety risk
- Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.