Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall Issued for Windshield Wiper Issue
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Chrysler is recalling 162 model year 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles due to a body control module software issue that may cause windshield wiper failure.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 20, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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) that may cause the windshield wipers to fail.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 162 units of 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V529000 and Chrysler's recall number is 77D.
What You Should Do
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Why This Matters
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V529000. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
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