The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V279000·Announced 2011-05-06

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

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
Hazard
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.

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