Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 21V-797 · 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 21V-797 covers 7,082 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V797000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams. When the master lighting switch is set to the auto position, the high beam headlights will not activate unless the master lighting switch is first changed to the 'on" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y66.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 22 vehicles were listed as unreachable.