NHTSA Recall 13V289000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V289000; Date: Jul. 2, 2013
Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 4,242
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 2013
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