Jeep recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
U.s. Drive right is recalling certain model year 1994-1996 jeep cherokee vehicles imported from january 2007, through april 2011 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the high mount brake lamp assembly. The vehicles are not equipped with the required third brake lamp.
What could happen
Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
U.s. Drive right will notify owners and mail kits along with instructions to have the vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic of their choice, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact u.s. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.
Vehicles covered
- Jeep Cherokee 1994–1996
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V279000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- U.S. Drive Right
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 2011
- Owners notified
- Sep 12, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,126
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Jan 1, 2007 to Apr 30, 2011
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Jeep recall: Power train May 7, 2026
- Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 9, 2026
- Jeep / Ram recall: Exterior lighting Feb 2, 2026
- Jeep recall: Power train Jan 16, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.