2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler / Ram Windshield Wiper Blade Return

What This Communication is About

Stellantis has issued a manufacturer communication, document ID 94006, primarily directed at dealerships regarding specific windshield wiper blades. This communication, titled "WIPERUNIT - WINDSHIELD WIPER, BLADE - FRONT WIPER," outlines a process for dealers to return certain stock of these parts. While not a recall for owners, this type of communication is crucial for maintaining quality control within the parts supply chain and ensuring that only compliant components are used for service and new vehicle production. The directive for a Jeep Wrangler wiper blade return also extends to other Jeep and Ram models.

Affected Parts and Vehicles

This manufacturer communication specifically targets windshield wiper blades with part numbers 68293017AE and 68383600AB. These parts are identified as having been built before August 25, 2022. The instruction for a Jeep Wrangler wiper blade return applies to a range of vehicles that utilize these specific wiper blades. This includes various 2021-2024 Jeep and Ram models, ensuring that any potential quality concerns with these older production parts are addressed before they reach consumers.

Affected Vehicles

Dealer Instructions for Part Returns

Dealerships that have stock of the identified wiper blades (part numbers 68293017AE and 68383600AB) built before August 25, 2022, are instructed to return these parts. The return process requires using Return Code 02 and must be completed before July 11, 2024. This ensures that all potentially affected parts are removed from dealer inventory and returned to the manufacturer's designated depot. Dealers are also advised to return any open orders in process for these parts and to place new orders for replacement stock. For any direct questions regarding these returns, dealers can contact [email protected].

What Owners Should Know

For owners of 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, or Ram vehicles, this communication does not require any immediate action on your part. This is a dealer-level directive focused on managing parts inventory rather than a customer-facing recall. However, it indicates a proactive measure by the manufacturer to ensure the quality of components. If you need new windshield wiper blades for your vehicle, you can be confident that any new parts installed by a dealership will be from a newer production batch, free from the potential issues that prompted this Jeep Wrangler wiper blade return directive.

Important Warnings

Dealers are explicitly instructed to return all suspect stock of part numbers 68293017AE and 68383600AB built before August 25, 2022, using Return Code 02. The deadline for these returns is July 11, 2024. This measure is critical to prevent the installation of potentially non-compliant parts.

Sources: NHTSA ID: 11002424, Manufacturer Communication Document ID: 94006