Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software (21V950000)

WARNING: This page is about the Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary Edition, 3.6L Eng VIN G, AWD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2021-12-09
Reference number: 21V950000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 21V950000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

Campaign No: 21V950000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 36929

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.