ID: #21V950000
MFR: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
EVENT_SUMMARY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with smart lighting modules (SLM). An incomplete SLM software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
RISK_ASSESSMENT
Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72.