2023 Jeep Wrangler Brake Light Obstruction Recall
Chrysler is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles because the spare tire may obstruct the center high-mount brake light, reducing visibility to other drivers and 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 affecting an essential safety component (brake light visibility), which increases the risk of crashes. However, no illnesses, injuries, or property damage have been reported, keeping the severity at High per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The defect concerns the spare tire carrier assembly, which may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light. As a result, these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
When the center high-mount brake light is obstructed, other drivers may not see the brake light indicating the vehicle is slowing or stopping. This visibility issue increases the risk of a collision.
The recall affects 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Owners whose vehicles are subject to this recall were notified by letter dated September 28, 2023.
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly at no cost. For more information, owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). The FCA US, LLC recall number is 84A.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP WRANGLER
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
- Affected units
- 16
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)
- WRANGLER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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