Chrysler recalls 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L over software fault that can stop wipers
A software problem in the body control module can make the windshield wipers fail, which can reduce how well the driver can see and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the software for free. Owners may call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and use Chrysler's recall number 77D.
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Recall details
- Product
- Jeep Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L 2026
- Company
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Hazard
- Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 81 vehicles
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 13, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V529000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 77D
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.
- Consequence
- Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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