Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled for windshield wiper failure risk
What this means
Certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles have a software problem that can cause the windshield wipers to stop working. Failed wipers reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
- Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov starting August 20, 2026, to see if your vehicle is affected.
- Contact a Chrysler dealer to schedule a free software update to the body control module.
- If you have questions, call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number 77D).
The agency's original wording
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V529000More Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls
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