NHTSA recall 23V565000
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Jeep Wrangler
Reported Aug 10, 202316 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US, LLC)Maker’s number 84A
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
A brake light that is obstructed may not be visible to other drivers to indicate the intention to slow or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 84A.