2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler Rearview Camera & Brake Light Recall

Why This Matters: Safety Risks

This recall impacts the safety of 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A critical safety concern arises because a short circuit in the wiring harness can lead to two significant failures:

• Rearview camera image that does not display: This reduces the driver's visibility when backing up, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
• Center brake light that fails to illuminate: This prevents other drivers from being properly warned when your vehicle is slowing down or stopping, also increasing the risk of a crash.

These issues mean the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111 ("Rear Visibility") and 108 ("Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment").

What's Being Recalled

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The specific component affected is the wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light. This harness is prone to a short circuit, which can disable both the camera image and the brake light function.

Important Information for Owners: Unusual Recall Timeline

FCA US, LLC has already completed the necessary repairs for all affected 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles under recall number 77B. These repairs were finalized by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were subsequently mailed on September 26, 2024. This means that your vehicle may have already been repaired even before you received a notification letter about this 2022 Jeep Wrangler recall.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Dealers were instructed to replace the wiring harness for the center brake light and rearview camera. In some cases, the spare tire carrier/harness assembly was also replaced, as necessary. All repairs related to this 2022 Jeep Wrangler recall were performed free of charge to the owners.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

To determine if your 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler is part of this recall, you can contact FCA US, LLC customer service directly at 1-800-853-1403. Refer to FCA's recall number 77B. You can also visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website at www.nhtsa.gov and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check for any open recalls, including NHTSA ID 24V676000.

Next Steps for Owners

Given that all repairs for this recall were completed by January 15, 2024, if you own a 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler, it is highly likely that your vehicle has already received the necessary fix. However, it is always recommended to verify your vehicle's status using your VIN on the NHTSA website or by contacting FCA customer service.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 24V676000