The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V529000·Announced 2026-08-13

Chrysler Recalls 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Models for Wiper Software Issue

Chrysler is recalling 81 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles because a software issue may cause windshield wipers to fail, reducing visibility.

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 (windshield wiper failure increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The recall involves 81 vehicles affected by a software issue in the body control module (BCM).

The software issue may cause the windshield wipers to fail. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L, GRAND CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
81

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 (2)

  • GRAND CHEROKEE L
  • GRAND CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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