NHTSA recall 18V-098 (18V098000)
exterior lighting recall reported February 8, 2018 - about 39,456 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V098000
- Also written as
- 18V-098
- Manufacturer number
- U09
- Reported
- February 8, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~39,456
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-098 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.