344,700 Jeep SUVs Involved in Separate Recalls
Jeeps have been privy to several major recalls in 2023, and the brand’s latest safety missives involve nameplates with contrasting fortunes in that regard. The Compass compact SUV hasn’t had a major recall since early 2020, but the first recall involves a sizable population over instrument panel lighting. The second involves names much more commonly found in recalls lately: the Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.
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For the Compass, affected vehicles include nearly 182,000 model-year 2022-23 examples. The issue stems from the brightness level of the instrument panel cluster, which may not be adjustable due to incorrect software in the body control module. A dim display may not clearly show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
For the Grand Cherokees, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, affected SUVs include some 162,700 model-year 2021-23 Grand Cherokees and model-year 2022-24 Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers. The central vision park assist module software may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in Reverse, decreasing the driver’s visibility of the rear and increasing the risk of injury or crash.
In both cases, dealers will update software to resolve the issue. Jeep parent automaker Stellantis will begin notifying owners Oct. 3, but those with further questions in the meantime can contact Stellantis at 800-853-1403 (the number for the Compass recall is 88A; the number for the Grand Cherokees, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer is 56A), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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