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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: exterior lighting

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on July 2, 2013. It covers about 4,242 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,242
reported
Jul 2, 2013
owners notified
Sep 12, 2013
related complaints
56

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
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."
Risk
Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 13V289000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 56 complaints about lights problems.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Questions about recall 13V289000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 13V289000, reported on July 2, 2013, covers about 4,242 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V289000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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