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NHTSARecalled 2013-07-02

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Is my product affected?

2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

  • Brand JEEP

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Chrysler is recalling certain 2014 Grand Cherokee vehicles with premium headlamps that were manufactured between January 14, 2013, and March 20, 2013. These vehicles have a defect in which electrical spikes may cause the parking lamps to turn off when switching between daytime running lights and parking lights. Without functioning parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners of the recall, and dealers will update the Central Body Controller software at no cost to fix the problem. Affected owners should contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 to arrange service or obtain more information, referencing recall campaign number N42.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N42.

Details from the source

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014, non-SRT trimmed, Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 14, 2013, through March 20, 2013 equipped with premium headlamps. In the affected vehicles, when switching between daytime running lights and parking lights, electrical spikes may cause the parking lamps to turn off. Without properly functioning parking lamps these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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