Dodge Caravan; Jeep Wrangler (2017): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V098000 · Feb 8, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
39,456
vehicles affected
39,456
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V098000
- Date
- Feb 8, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 39,456
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.
What can happen
Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V098000?
2 models: Dodge Caravan (2017), Jeep Wrangler (2017), about 39,456 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V098000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.
What can happen?
Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.