NHTSAVISIBILITY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103
Published: February 15, 2024Recall ID: 24V111000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Affected Products
Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V111000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V111000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. A hybrid control processor (HCP) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." |
| Completion rate | 94.17 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the HCP software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 04B. |
| Consequence summary | An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 04B |
| Potentially affected | 199143 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |