The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V327000·Announced 2022-05-12

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall for Hazard Light Flashing Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles because hazard lights may flash when the brake pedal is applied, potentially confusing other drivers.

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 risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicle's hazard lights may flash when the brake pedal is applied. This behavior causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The flashing hazard lights during braking may cause confusion for other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will update the body control module to correct the issue free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
20

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)

  • GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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