2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler Wiper Blade Part Return

This manufacturer communication, identified as NHTSA ID 11002315, is an internal directive issued to dealerships regarding specific front windshield wiper blade parts. The communication focuses on managing inventory by instructing dealers to return certain part numbers. This is not a safety recall but rather a measure to ensure that dealerships stock the correct and most current parts.

Important Dealer Communication

This document serves as an internal communication for dealerships, specifically targeting those with existing stock or in-transit shipments of particular wiper blade part numbers. The primary goal is to streamline inventory and prevent the distribution of potentially outdated or incorrect parts. This type of communication is distinct from a safety recall and does not involve direct owner notification.

Affected Part Numbers and Vehicles

The communication highlights two specific front windshield wiper blade part numbers that dealerships are instructed to return: 68293017AE and 68383600AB. These parts are associated with vehicles built before August 25, 2022. The affected vehicles span several model years and include popular Jeep and RAM models.

Vehicles NHTSA linked to this document

| Year | Make | Model | | --- | --- | | 2023 | Jeep | Wrangler | | 2024 | Jeep | Wrangler | | 2024 | Jeep | Gladiator | | 2024 | RAM | 5500 | | 2024 | RAM | 3500 | | 2024 | RAM | 4500 | | 2024 | RAM | 2500 | | 2023 | Jeep | Gladiator | | 2023 | RAM | 5500 | | 2023 | RAM | 3500 | | 2023 | RAM | 4500 | | 2023 | RAM | 2500 | | 2022 | Jeep | Wrangler | | 2022 | Jeep | Gladiator | | 2022 | RAM | 5500 | | 2022 | RAM | 3500 | | 2022 | RAM | 4500 | | 2022 | RAM | 2500 | | 2021 | Jeep | Wrangler | | 2021 | Jeep | Gladiator | | 2021 | RAM | 3500 | | 2021 | RAM | 4500 | | 2021 | RAM | 5500 | | 2021 | RAM | 2500 |

Return Instructions for Dealerships

Dealerships are directed to check their current inventory for the specified part numbers. Any suspect stock of part numbers 68293017AE and 68383600AB built before August 25, 2022, must be returned. The communication specifies using Return Code 02 for these returns, with a deadline of July 11, 2024.

Furthermore, dealerships are instructed to return any open orders that are currently in process for these parts. For replacement parts, new orders should be placed. Direct questions regarding these returns can be sent via email to [email protected].

What Owners Should Know

Owners of the affected 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and RAM models are not being directly notified about this internal dealer communication. This is primarily an inventory management action for dealerships. If you own one of the listed vehicles and require new front windshield wiper blades, your dealership should supply the correct and updated parts. There is no specific action required from owners related to this particular communication.

This communication ensures that when you visit a dealership for service or parts, you receive the appropriate components. The focus keyword, Jeep Wrangler wiper blade return, highlights the core action for dealers to ensure proper parts are available.

Source: NHTSA ID 11002315