DODGE JOURNEY (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Chrysler recalls 2017-2018 Dodge Journeys with dim headlamp reflectors that may reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing crash risk. Owners must have headlamp assemblies replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journeys because the amber side reflector in the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. This could reduce visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224713-dodge-journey-2018-dim-headlamp-reflectors-increase-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224713-dodge-journey-2018-dim-headlamp-reflectors-increase-crash-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V723000
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“Dodge Journey 2018: Dim Headlamp Reflectors Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224713-dodge-journey-2018-dim-headlamp-reflectors-increase-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V723000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V723000).
Why it’s dangerous
The amber side reflector in the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough, causing the vehicle to fail federal visibility standards. This reduces how well other drivers can see the vehicle, especially at night.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Dodge Journeys are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of reduced visibility during nighttime driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Dodge Journey has the amber side reflector in the headlamp that may not reflect brightly. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2017 and 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies free of charge for affected vehicles.
Check Owner Notification
Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023, so you should have received one if you own an affected vehicle.
February 16, 2023
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The amber side reflector in the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough, causing the vehicle to fail federal visibility standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017-2018 Dodge Journey is affected if it has the amber side reflector in the headlamp that may not reflect brightly enough.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies free of charge. You can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V723000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 22V723000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V723000 (September 29, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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