Chrysler recalls 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models with faulty lighting software that could cause headlights to stop working, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free software update.
Inoperable headlights can reduce visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles because their lighting software may cause headlights to stop working. This reduces visibility for drivers and oncoming traffic, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80518-2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-headlights-may-fail-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80518-2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-headlights-may-fail-risk-of-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V950000
“2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Headlights May Fail, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80518-2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-headlights-may-fail-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 21V950000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V950000).
The software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable. This reduces visibility for the driver and oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles with smart lighting modules (SLM) are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update are most at risk.
Check for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models with smart lighting modules (SLM). The recall was notified to owners on December 23, 2021.
Dealers will reprogram the SLM software for free to fix the issue.
Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021.
Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72.
The software update may cause one or both headlights to become inoperable, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Check if you own a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L with smart lighting modules (SLM). The recall was notified to owners on December 23, 2021.
Dealers will reprogram the SLM software for free. Contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V950000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 21V950000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will reprogram the SLM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y72. 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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