Recall 24V111000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Report Date
20240215
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Safety Consequence

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 JEEP WRANGLER
2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2022 JEEP WRANGLER
2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2023 JEEP WRANGLER
2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2024 JEEP WRANGLER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.