Brake lights: switchRecall 18V-098 · Dodge and Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-098 covers 39,456 Dodge and Jeep vehicles for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V098000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.
The risk
Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 284 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 7, 2017 to September 20, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.