NHTSA recall 13V-289 (13V289000)
exterior lighting recall reported July 2, 2013 - about 4,242 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V289000
- Also written as
- 13V-289
- Manufacturer number
- N42
- Reported
- July 2, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,242
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014, non-SRT trimmed, Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 14, 2013, through March 20, 2013 equipped with premium headlamps. In the affected vehicles, when switching between daytime running lights and parking lights, electrical spikes may cause the parking lamps to turn off. Without properly functioning parking lamps these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N42.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-289 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.