RECALL: 2018 to 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) Over Wiring Issue

Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has announced a recall affecting 46 units of its 2018 to 2024 Jeep Wrangler (JL) vehicles. The issue pertains to the wiring harness for the rearview camera and center brake light, which may short circuit. This defect can disable the rearview camera image and the center brake light, resulting in noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 111, “Rear Visibility,” and No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

A non-functioning rearview camera reduces driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Similarly, a center brake light that fails to illuminate does not adequately signal to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, further heightening the risk of a collision.

Service Action – 

To address this safety concern, dealers will replace the center brake light and rearview camera harness and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly as needed, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owners can reach out to FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for additional information. The FCA US recall number for this issue is 77B.

The recall stems from the discovery that some vehicles were built with a Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) / Rear View Camera (RVC) wiring harness that may have been pinched between the spare tire carrier and swing gate during assembly, leading to potential short circuits. Vehicle operators may notice that the rearview image does not display when reversing. Ignoring this warning could increase the risk of injury to pedestrians outside the vehicle. Additionally, if the CHMSL is inoperative, approaching drivers may be unaware that the vehicle is braking, potentially resulting in a rear-end collision.

Production Dates – 

The suspect production period began on January 20, 2018, with the first affected vehicle and ended on June 21, 2023, with the last suspect vehicle. Production records were utilized to establish this timeframe. The recall does not include similar vehicles produced before or after this period.

Recall Chronology –

• March 22, 2023: FCA US’s Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (TSRC) organization was notified of a potential issue related to the electrical harness.
• March 2023 – June 2024: To assess potential customer consequences, warranty data, field records, and customer assistance records were analyzed.
• August 21, 2024: The TSRC recognized the build issue on certain vehicles, which could lead to noncompliance with FMVSS Nos. 108 and 111.
• September 5, 2024: A decision was made to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.

Dealers will be informed about the recall through established communication methods, and all necessary repairs will be provided at no cost. Owners are encouraged to stay informed and reach out with any questions regarding the recall.

For further assistance, owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.