Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp – 2022 Jeep Wrangler

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View as web nag~ IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION Issued in Accordance With Federal Law N**H**T*S A www.nhtsa.gov URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Your 2022 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT is under recall for Tail Lamp. To schedule your recall repair contact your dealership or the FCA US Recall Team at 1-800-853-1403 .. Recall notice issued to: Vehicle information: VIN 2022 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT Recall information: Z43/NHTSA 22V-326 Visit recalls.moJl_ar.com for more information or call the FCA US Recall Team at 1-800-853-1403. Details of the Recall The wire harness on your vehicle may be incompatible with the tail lamp assembly, which results in nonfunctional side marker lamps within the tail lamp assembly. Vehicles with nonfunctional side marker lamps may cause an approaching vehicle to be unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning. FCA will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will replace the tail lamp assemblies on all affected vehicles. The estimated repair time is 30 minutes. In addition, your dealer will require your vehicle for proper check-in, preparation, and check-out during your visit, which may require more time. Your time is important to us, so we recommend that you schedule a service appointment to minimize your inconvenience. How do I schedule my FREE repair? ♦ Simply contact your Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge or RAM dealer right away to schedule a service appointment. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations FCA US LLC Team 1-800-853-1403. recalls.moP.ar.com

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Schedule your FREE repair today! URGENT SAFETY RECALL TAIL LAMP — Z43/22V-326 [MY Make Model] AA111111 Dear CUSTOMER NAME: Please bring your vehicle and this card to your scheduled appointment. We apologize for any inconvenience and do appreciate your attention to this urgent matter. Safety recall campaign Z43/22V-326 is open on your [MY Make® Model]. ATENCIÓN! La unidad descrita en esta carta tiene un llamado a revisión pendiente por realizer. Para protegerlo a usted y a su familia, es urgente que se comunique con el grupo FCA US al teléfono 1-800-853-1403 con el fin de programar una cita y se reparada su unidad sin costo para usted. 0000013/#104026/Z43-FSP Call 1-800-853-1403 Visit recalls.mopar.com to locate your closest dealer Download the Mopar Owner’s Companion App at either the App or Google Play Stores LOGO VEHICLE PICTURE

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© Copyright 2022, FCA US LLC, All Rights Reserved (tdb) May 2022 Dealer Service Instructions for: Safety Recall Z43 / NHTSA 22V-326 Tail Lamp 2022 (JL) Jeep Wrangler NOTE: Some vehicles above may have been identified as not involved in this recall and therefore have been excluded from this recall. The vehicle wiring harness on about 15 of the above vehicles may be incompatible with the tail lamp assembly, which results in nonfunctional side marker lamps within the tail lamp assembly. Vehicles with nonfunctional side marker lamps may cause an approaching vehicle to be unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning. The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 Table 1-a which requires that side marker lamps shall be “steady burning.” Vehicles that do not activate the side marker lamps when the vehicle lighting is activated are not steady burning. Remedy Available IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process. Subject Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 2 Replace incandescent tail lamps with Light Emitting Diode (LED) tail lamps and reconfigure the Body Control Module (BCM) to add LAY sales code, to allow the LED lamps to work. NOTE: Parts can only be ordered through [email protected] Please provide the VIN and Dealer Code. The Supply Chain team will order and ship the tail lamps. No parts return required for this campaign. Repair Parts Information Parts Return Incandescent Tail Lamp LED Tail Lamp Figure 1 – Replace Incandescent Tail Lamps with LED Tail Lamps Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 3 The following special tools are required to perform this repair: ➢ NPN wiTECH MicroPod II or MDP (Mopar Diagnostic Pod) ➢ NPN Laptop Computer ➢ NPN wiTECH Software ➢ NPN Trim Stick A. Add Sales Code LAY to Vehicle 1. A STAR Case must be submitted in order to add the LED tail lamp sales code (LAY) to the VIN. 2. Access “Cherwell” via the “Service Library” link to create a “STAR case”. 3. Provide the VIN, Dealer Code, and Campaign Number (Z43). When submitting a STAR Case on the Repair Information screen, select “Next Step” then select “I will wait for STAR Response”. 4. Once STAR responds with confirmation of sales code addition, proceed with Section B of the service procedure – Replace Tail Lamps. Special Tools Service Procedure Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 4 B. Replace Tail Lamps 1. Power down the 12-volt system. Refer to DealerCONNECT / Service Library / 08 – Electrical / Standard Procedure. 2. Open the tailgate/liftgate to gain access to the rear compartment. 3. Using a trim stick, remove the tail lamp bolt access cover (Figure 2). 4. Remove the retaining bolt with spring securing the tail lamp (Figure 3). Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 2 – Tail Lamp Bolt Access Cover Figure 3 – Tail Lamp Retaining Bolt ACCESS COVER RETAINING BOLT TRIM STICK BOLT WITH SPRING Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 5 5. Pull the tail lamp assembly from the mounting stud on the body (Figure 4). 6. Release the wire harness retainer if equipped then disconnect the wire harness electrical connector from the lamp assembly (Figure 4). 7. Remove the tail lamp assembly from the vehicle. 8. DISCARD the incandescent tail lamp assembly (Figure 5). 9. Obtain the NEW LED tail lamp assembly (Figure 5). Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 4 – Tail Lamp Electrical Connector ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY Incandescent LED Figure 5 – Tail Lamps WIRE RETAINER Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 6 10. Connect the vehicle wire harness electrical connector to the LED lamp assembly then secure the wire harness retainer if equipped (Figure 4). 11. Position the LED tail lamp assembly to the vehicle. 12. Install and tighten the tail lamp retaining bolt with spring to 1.9 N·m (16.8 in. lbs.) (Figure 3). 13. Install the access cover over the tail lamp bolt and make sure it is engaged securely (Figure 2). 14. Power up the 12-volt system Refer to DealerCONNECT / Service Library / 08 – Electrical / Standard Procedure. 15. Proceed to section C. Update Sales Codes. Service Procedure [Continued] Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 7 C. Update Sales Codes NOTE: It will not be necessary to manually add or remove sales codes. Once STAR responds with confirmation that LED tail lamps sales code (LAY) has been added to the VIN you may proceed. Incandescent tail lamps sales code (LA6) will remain under the list of Standard Equipment sales codes applicable to the vehicle, this is normal and there is no need to remove it. NOTE: The wiTECH scan tool must be used to perform this Recall. The wiTECH software is required to be at the latest release level before performing this procedure. 1. Open the hood. Install a battery charger and verify that the charging rate provides 13.0 to 13.5 volts. Do not allow the charger to time out during the flash process. Set the battery charger timer (if so equipped) to continuous charge. NOTE: Use an accurate stand-alone voltmeter. The battery charger volt meter may not be sufficiently accurate. Voltages outside of the specified range will cause an unsuccessful update. 2. Connect the wiTECH micro pod II or MDP to the vehicle data link connector. 3. Place the ignition in the “RUN” position. 4. Open the wiTECH 2.0 website. 5. Enter your “User id” and “Password” and your “Dealer Code”, then select “Sign In” at the bottom of the screen. Click “Accept”. 6. From the “Vehicle Selection” screen, select the vehicle to be updated. Service Procedure [Continued] Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 8 7. From the “Action Items” screen, select the “Topology” tab. 8. In the left column, click on “Guided Diagnostics”. 9. From “Guided Diagnostics” select “Restore Vehicle Configuration”. 10. Follow the screen prompts to perform the “Restore Vehicle Configuration” routine. 11. Once “Restore Vehicle Configuration” has been completed, ensure LED lamps show new value as “Set” (Figure 6). 12. Cycle the ignition to the “OFF” position then back to the “RUN” position before clearing any DTCs that may have been set. 13. Click “View DTCs”, select “Clear All DTCs”, click “Continue” and then click “Close”. Service Procedure [Continued] Figure 6 – LED Lamps – New Value: Set NEW VALUE: SET Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 9 14. Place the ignition in the “OFF” position and then remove the wiTECH micro pod II or MDP device from the vehicle. 15. Remove the battery charger from the vehicle. 16. Close the engine compartment hood. 17. Verify the LED tail lamps and side markers work properly. 18. Return the vehicle to the customer or inventory. Service Procedure [Continued] Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 10 Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims paid will be used by FCA to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments. Use the following labor operation number and time allowance: Labor Operation Time Number Allowance Replace Tail Lamps and Perform 08-Z4-31-82 0.5 hours Restore Vehicle Configuration Floor Plan Reimbursement 95-95-95-97 Calculate See Below Floor Plan Reimbursement represents the vehicle’s average daily allowance (see table below) multiplied by the number of days the vehicle was in dealer inventory and not available for sale. This reimbursement is limited to the number of days from the date of the stop sale to the date that the remedy was made available. Note: If the vehicle was received by your dealership (KZX date) AFTER the stop sale date, you will use the KZX date instead of the stop sale date. For this Recall, the stop sale was initiated on 05/19/2021 and the remedy was made available on 05/24/2022, therefore, the number of days cannot exceed 5 days. Vehicle Average Daily Allowance 2022 (JL) Jeep Wrangler Willys Sport Add the cost of the tail lamps plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim. NOTE: See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions. Completion Reporting and Reimbursement Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 11 To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select “Global Recall System” on the Service tab, then click on the description of this notification. All involved vehicle owners known to FCA are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is attached. All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as needed. GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner’s name, address and phone number are listed if known. Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission. To use this system, click on the “Service” tab and then click on “Global Recall System.” Your dealer’s VIN list for each recall displayed can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence. Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair. Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use. Dealer Notification Owner Notification and Service Scheduling Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up Safety Recall Z43 – Tail Lamp Page 12 If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager. Customer Services / Field Operations FCA US LLC Additional Information This notice applies to your vehicle, Z43/NHTSA 22V-326 YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. RECOMMENDED OPTION Call your authorized Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep® / RAM Dealership 2. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment 3. Visit recalls.mopar.com, scan the QR code below, or download the Mopar Owner’s Companion App. Get access to recall notifications, locate your nearest dealer, and more through this website or Mopar Owner’s Companion App. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to protect and verify your identity. The last eight characters of your VIN are provided above. DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS Please reference Safety Recall Z43. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Tail Lamp Dear [Name], This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. FCA US LLC has decided that certain [2022 Model Year (JL) Jeep Wrangler] vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 Table 1-a which requires that side marker lamps shall be “steady burning.” Vehicles that do not activate the side marker lamps when the vehicle lighting is activated are not steady burning. It is extremely important to take steps now to repair your vehicle to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIRS? The wire harness on your vehicle [1] may be incompatible with the tail lamp assembly, which results in nonfunctional side marker lamps within the tail lamp assembly. Vehicles with nonfunctional side marker lamps may cause an approaching vehicle to be unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE? FCA US will repair your vehicle [2] free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will replace the tail lamp assemblies on all affected vehicles. The estimated repair time is 30 minutes. In addition, your dealer will require your vehicle for proper check-in, preparation, and check-out during your visit, which may require more time. Your time is important to us, so we recommend that you schedule a service appointment to minimize your inconvenience. Please bring this letter with you to your dealership. TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE REPAIR, CALL YOUR CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP OR RAM DEALER TODAY WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED? If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online. [3] Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations FCA US LLC [Model Year and Model] VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LOGO VEHICLE PICTURE QR Code [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information. [2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424- 9153), or go to safercar.gov. [3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21-8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement. Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days. Mr. Mrs. Customer 1234 Main Street Hometown, MI 48371

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This notice applies to your vehicle, Z43/NHTSA 22V-326 YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. RECOMMENDED OPTION Call your authorized Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep® / RAM Dealership 2. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can confirm part availability and help schedule an appointment 3. Visit recalls.mopar.com, scan the QR code below, or download the Mopar Owner’s Companion App. Get access to recall notifications, locate your nearest dealer, and more through this website or Mopar Owner’s Companion App. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to protect and verify your identity. The last eight characters of your VIN are provided above. DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS Please reference Safety Recall Z43. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Tail Lamp Dear [Name], This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. FCA US LLC has decided that certain [2022 Model Year (JL) Jeep Wrangler] vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 Table 1-a which requires that side marker lamps shall be “steady burning.” Vehicles that do not activate the side marker lamps when the vehicle lighting is activated are not steady burning. It is extremely important to take steps now to repair your vehicle to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIRS? The wire harness on your vehicle [1] may be incompatible with the tail lamp assembly, which results in nonfunctional side marker lamps within the tail lamp assembly. Vehicles with nonfunctional side marker lamps may cause an approaching vehicle to be unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE? FCA US will repair your vehicle [2] free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will replace the tail lamp assemblies on all affected vehicles. The estimated repair time is 30 minutes. In addition, your dealer will require your vehicle for proper check-in, preparation, and check-out during your visit, which may require more time. Your time is important to us, so we recommend that you schedule a service appointment to minimize your inconvenience. Please bring this letter with you to your dealership. TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE REPAIR, CALL YOUR CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP OR RAM DEALER TODAY WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED? If you have already experienced this specific condition and have paid to have it repaired, you may visit www.fcarecallreimbursement.com to submit your reimbursement request online. [3] Once we receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. If you have had previous repairs performed and/or already received reimbursement, you may still need to have the recall repair performed. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are sincerely concerned about your safety. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Customer Assistance/Field Operations FCA US LLC [Model Year and Model] VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LOGO VEHICLE PICTURE QR Code [1] If you no longer own this vehicle, please help us update our records. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 to update your information. [2] If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or you can call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424- 9153), or go to safercar.gov. [3] You can also mail in your original receipts and proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement consideration: FCA Customer Assistance, P.O. Box 21-8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8007, Attention: Recall Reimbursement. Note to lessors receiving this recall notice: Federal regulation requires that you forward this recall notice to the lessee within 10 days. Mr. Mrs. Customer 1234 Main Street Hometown, MI 48371

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05/19/2022 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – Z43 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2022 Model Year (JL) Jeep Wrangler vehicles. VINs identified as being involved in this campaign are currently live and searchable. Stop sale is in effect for the above-identified vehicles. Vehicles impacted by a stop sale are eligible for reimbursement allowance through the Recall Floorplan Reimbursement Policy (RFPRP), which can be requested upon recall claim submission. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a wiring harness that is incompatible with the tail lamp assembly, which results in nonfunctional side marker lamps within the tail lamp assembly. Vehicles with nonfunctional side marker lamps may cause an approaching vehicle to be unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle, which can cause a crash without prior warning. The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 Table 1-a which requires that side marker lamps shall be “steady burning.” Vehicles that do not activate the side marker lamps when the vehicle lighting is activated are not steady burning. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to replace the tail lamp assemblies on all affected vehicles. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2022. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations FCA US LLC IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

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05/13/2022 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – Z43 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2022 Model Year (JL) Jeep Wrangler vehicles. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a wiring harness that is incompatible with the tail lamp assembly, which results in nonfunctional side marker lamps within the tail lamp assembly. Vehicles with nonfunctional side marker lamps may cause an approaching vehicle to be unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle, which can cause a crash without prior warning. The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 Table 1-a which requires that side marker lamps shall be “steady burning.” Vehicles that do not activate the side marker lamps when the vehicle lighting is activated are not steady burning. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to replace the tail lamp assemblies on all affected vehicles. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2022. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations FCA US LLC

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-326 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Submission Date : MAY 12, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-326 Manufacturer Recall No. : Z43 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757 Company phone : 1-800-853-1403 Population : Number of potentially involved : 15 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Jeep Wrangler Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2022 MY Jeep Wrangler vehicles may have been built with a wiring harness that is incompatible with the tail lamp assembly, which results in nonfunctional side marker lamps within the tail lamp assembly. The suspect period began on January 12, 2022, when incompatible wire harness and tail lamp assemblies were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on March 16, 2022, when incompatible components were no longer used in vehicle production. Vehicle production records were used to identify the suspect period and specific vehicles. Similar vehicles not included in the recall were built before or after the suspect period, or with compatible components, or were repaired prior to release from the production plant. Production Dates : JAN 12, 2022 – MAR 16, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (“FMVSS”) 108 Table 1-a requires that side marker lamps shall be “steady burning.” Vehicles that do not activate the side marker lamps when the vehicle lighting is activated are not steady burning. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-326 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : Vehicles with nonfunctional side marker lamps may cause an approaching vehicle to be unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle, which can cause a crash without prior warning. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Dash Wiring Assembly Component Description : Wiring Assembly – Dash Component Part Number : 68528821AC, 68545310AB Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Yazaki North America Address : 6801 N Haggerty Road Canton Michigan 48187 Country : United States Chronology : • On March 21, 2022, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization was notified of a vehicle build issue on certain vehicles related to nonfunctional rear side marker lamps within the tail lamp assembly. • From March 22, 2022, through April 19, 2022, FCA US TSRC reviewed FCA US records and met with FCA US Engineering to review the issue, understand the failure mode, and determine the suspect population. • On April 20, 2022, the FCA US TSRC organization recognized a vehicle build issue exists on certain vehicles related to nonfunctional rear side marker lamps, potentially not in compliance with FMVSS No. 108. • On May 05, 2022, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-326 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to replace the tail lamp assemblies on all affected vehicles. FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy is to replace the rear tail lamp assemblies and update the vehicle configuration to ensure the FMVSS 108 lighting requirements are met. This recall is not related to a component defect but rather a FCA US Engineering specification error for the wiring harness. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : **05/12/2022: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 07/01/2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 01, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 01, 2022 – JUL 01, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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