Jeep Renegade Recalled Over Reverse Lights Issue

Auto recall stories are still inundating the headlines, and this week is no exception. On December 10, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) announced a recall of thousands of its Jeep Renegade vehicles. Unlike previous Jeep recalls, which had to do with fire danger or braking issues, this recall is centered around a problem with the rear lights. We’ve parsed the recall brief to break down the most important information for you. Read on to learn why there’s a Jeep Renegade recall, which vehicles are impacted, and what to do about it.

Why Is There a Jeep Renegade Recall?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler is recalling some of their Jeeps due to an issue with the reverse lights. The “incorrect rear bumper light assembly” was installed on the affected vehicles. The brief warns that “incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility.” This poses a large threat as reverse lights are supposed to “alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up,” and having them malfunction “increas[es] the risk of a crash.”

Which Jeep Renegade Vehicless Are Being Recalled?

The NHTSA recall brief states that Chrysler is recalling over 2100 2021, 2022 and 2023 Jeep Renegades. If you own a Jeep with that model and year then there’s a high chance that yours is one of the impacted vehicles. Limit your driving, especially at night, until you are able to get the problem remedied. We may take our reverse lights for granted at times, but if they’re malfunctioning you’re at a very high risk for a crash.

Remedy

If you own one of the impacted Jeeps, keep an eye on your mailbox for the owner letter. Chrysler has said that it will be mailing these out in late January. The letter will have further information as well as instructions on the repair process. Chrysler has said that owners can take their vehicles to the dealership for an inspection. If their reverse lights are faulty, they will be replaced free of charge.

If you have more questions or don’t want to wait until January to get more information you can call FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Be sure to mention that you are calling about FCA recall number D7B. You can also call the NHTSA Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. If you call this number, you’ll need to reference NHTSA Campaign Number 24V918000

Source

Reduced Visibility of Reverse Lights/FMVSS 108, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024.

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