RECALL: 2022 Jeep® Cherokee (KL) For Self-Canceling Turn Signals

Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 12,221 units of its 2022 Jeep® Cherokee (KL). According to the recall, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 requirements, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

The suspect period began on February 21, 2022, when vehicles may have been produced with suspect detent springs, through June 6, 2022, when suspect detent springs were no longer used in vehicle production. The vehicle population was determined using supplier and vehicle production records.

Recall Chronology –

• On July 20, 2022, FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization was notified of a potential issue related to turn signal levers that may not latch or stay latched for right hand turns on some 2022 MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

• From September 2022, through February 2024, FCA US TSRC reviewed warranty data, field records, and customer assistance records to understand potential customer consequence.

• From May 2022, through November 2022, warranty parts returns were studied for root cause.

• From November 2022, through February 2023, FCA US TSRC held several internal reviews with FCA US Supplier Operations, and FCA US Engineering regarding whether the behavior is regulated by FMVSS No. 108.

• From March 2023, through October 2023, FCA US TSRC, FCA US Supplier Operations, and FCA US Engineering met regularly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to review their manufacturing processes, parts control procedures, and shipping records to understand the scope of the issue.

• From October 2023, through February 2024, FCA US Engineering enhanced field assessment criteria.

• On March 6, 2024, FCA US TSRC organization recognized a vehicle turn signal lever assembly issue existed on certain vehicles related to the turn signal lever not latching or staying latched for right hand turns, potentially resulting in a noncompliance with FMVSS No. 108.

• On March 21, 2024, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA’s number for this recall is 24B.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.