U.S. Drive Right Recalls 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee for Missing Brake Light
U.S. Drive Right is recalling certain 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee vehicles imported between 2007 and 2011 because they lack the required third brake lamp, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing required safety equipment) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.
Plain-English summary
U.S. Drive Right is recalling certain model year 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee vehicles that were imported from January 2007 through April 2011. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, which requires specific lamps and reflective devices. Specifically, these vehicles are not equipped with the required high-mount third brake lamp assembly.
The absence of the third brake lamp results in inadequate lighting, which could reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers. This reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on September 12, 2011.
U.S. Drive Right will notify owners and mail kits with instructions to have the vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic of their choice, free of charge. Owners may contact U.S. Drive Right at 1-888-632-5936 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP CHEROKEE
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
- Category
- Vehicle — Lighting
- Affected units
- 1,126
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CHEROKEE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · JEEP
- SevereChrysler Recalls Jeep Wagoneer Models for Roof Rack Bolt Defect
NHTSA · 2026-09-10
- Severe2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall for Rear Coil Spring Defect
NHTSA · 2026-09-01
- High
- High
- High2026 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Steel Wheels Crack or Detach Recall
NHTSA · 2026-07-16
Same hazard · crash risk
See all →- SevereKoenigsegg Recalls CC850 Vehicles Due to Electronic Parking Brake Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-21
- SevereFord Recalls ABS Modules With Incorrect Software Programming
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- SevereHyundai Recalls 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra for Steering Control Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- SevereLexus NX Vehicles Recalled for Instrument Panel Display Failure
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- HighLand Rover Range Rover Recall for Rearview Camera Drainage Issue
NHTSA · 2026-10-15
Similar recalls
- HighChrysler Recalls 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Headlamp Electrical Defect
NHTSA · 2013-07-02
- High2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall for Hazard Light Flashing Defect
NHTSA · 2022-05-12
- High2023 Jeep Wrangler Brake Light Obstruction Recall
NHTSA · 2023-08-10
- High
- High
- High