2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	13V289000
Mfg's Report Date:	JUL 01, 2013
Component:	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	4242

Summary:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014, non-SRT trimmed, Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 14, 2013, through March 20, 2013 equipped with premium headlamps. In the affected vehicles, when switching between daytime running lights and parking lights, electrical spikes may cause the parking lamps to turn off. Without properly functioning parking lamps these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence:
Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N42.

Dates of Manufacture:
JAN 13, 2013 to MAR 19, 2013

Manufacturer Recall Number:
N42

The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)