NHTSA recall 21V-797 (21V797000)
exterior lighting recall reported October 14, 2021 - about 7,082 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V797000
- Also written as
- 21V-797
- Manufacturer number
- Y66
- Reported
- October 14, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,082
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-797 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.