Z50 – Damaged Tail Light Side Marker Assembly – 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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This notice applies to your vehicle, Z50/NHTSA 22V-544 YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. Visit recalls.mopar.com to sign up for email or SMS notifications for when remedy parts become available. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), provided above 2. Scan below using your smartphone or tablet to sign up to be notified when remedy parts become available 3. Wait for FCA US to contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when remedy parts are available 4. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can sign you up to be notified when remedy parts become available, or answer any other questions you may have DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS Please reference Safety Recall Z50. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Taillamps 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 [2021-2022 Model Year (WL) Jeep Grand Cherokee] vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 requires each vehicle to be equipped with at least two red steady burning taillamp-side markers. WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIRS? The taillamp/side marker on your vehicle [1] may have been built with a damaged taillamp/side marker that may be nonfunctional. Inoperative taillamp/side markers may cause an approaching vehicle to be unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle, which can cause a crash without prior warning. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE? The remedy for this condition is not currently available. We are making every effort to finalize the remedy, and will service your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor) when the remedy is available. FCA US will contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when the remedy is available. Once you receive your follow-up notice, simply contact your Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge or RAM dealer right away to schedule a service appointment [2]. Additional options for your next steps are included on the left side of this notification. We appreciate your patience. 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 VEHICLE PICTURE LOGO 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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07/29/2022 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – Z50 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2021 and 2022 Model Year (WL) Jeep® Grand Cherokee vehicles. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a damaged taillamp/side marker which may result in a nonfunctional taillamp/side marker. Vehicles with inoperative taillamp/side marker may result in an approaching vehicle being unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle and can cause a crash without prior warning. The condition described above does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 requires each vehicle to be equipped with at least two red steady burning taillamp-side markers. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect and replace both body mounted tail lamp assemblies as needed. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 3rd 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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08/04/2022 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – Z50 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2021 and 2022 Model Year (WL) Jeep® Grand Cherokee 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 damaged taillamp/side marker that may be nonfunctional. Inoperative taillamp/side markers 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 requires each vehicle to be equipped with at least two red steady burning taillamp-side markers. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect and replace both body mounted tail lamp assemblies as needed. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 4th 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. This notice applies to your vehicle, Z50/NHTSA 22V-544 YOUR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 1. Visit recalls.mopar.com to sign up for email or SMS notifications for when remedy parts become available. You will be asked to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), provided above 2. Scan below using your smartphone or tablet to sign up to be notified when remedy parts become available 3. Wait for FCA US to contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when remedy parts are available 4. Call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. An agent can sign you up to be notified when remedy parts become available, or answer any other questions you may have DEALERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS Please reference Safety Recall Z50. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Taillamps 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 [2021-2022 Model Year (WL) Jeep Grand Cherokee] vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 requires each vehicle to be equipped with at least two red steady burning taillamp-side markers. WHY DOES MY VEHICLE NEED REPAIRS? The taillamp/side marker on your vehicle [1] may have been built with a damaged taillamp/side marker that may be nonfunctional. Inoperative taillamp/side markers may cause an approaching vehicle to be unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle, which can cause a crash without prior warning. HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE? The remedy for this condition is not currently available. We are making every effort to finalize the remedy, and will service your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor) when the remedy is available. FCA US will contact you again, by mail, with a follow-up recall notice when the remedy is available. Once you receive your follow-up notice, simply contact your Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge or RAM dealer right away to schedule a service appointment [2]. Additional options for your next steps are included on the left side of this notification. We appreciate your patience. 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 VEHICLE PICTURE LOGO 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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08/04/2022 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – Z50 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2021 and 2022 Model Year (WL) Jeep® Grand Cherokee 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 damaged taillamp/side marker that may be nonfunctional. Inoperative taillamp/side markers 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 requires each vehicle to be equipped with at least two red steady burning taillamp-side markers. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect and replace both body mounted tail lamp assemblies as needed. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 3rd 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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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-544 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Submission Date : JUL 28, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-544 Manufacturer Recall No. : Z50 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 : 99,186 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2022 MY Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles may have been built with a damaged taillamp-side marker which may result in a nonfunctional taillamp-side marker. The suspect period began at start of production on May 17, 2021, when potentially damaged taillamp-side markers were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on November 18, 2021, when potentially damaged taillamp-side markers were no longer used in vehicle production. Production and supplier records were used to identify the suspect period. Similar vehicles not included in the recall were built with taillamp-side markers manufactured after the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 354. Production Dates : MAY 17, 2021 – NOV 18, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-544 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2021-2022 MY Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles may have been built with a damaged taillamp-side marker which may result in a nonfunctional taillamp-side marker. The suspect period began at start of production on December 3, 2020, when potentially damaged taillamp-side markers were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on November 23, 2021, when potentially damaged taillamp-side markers were no longer used in vehicle production. Production and supplier records were used to identify the suspect period. Similar vehicles not included in the recall were built with taillamp-side markers manufactured after the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 98,832. Production Dates : DEC 03, 2020 – NOV 23, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (“FMVSS”) 571.108 Table 1-a requires each vehicle to be equipped with at least two red steady burning taillamp-side markers. Suspect vehicles may have been built with damaged taillamp-side markers which do not illuminate, thus do not meet the steady burning requirement of FMVSS 108. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Vehicles with inoperative taillamp-side markers may result in an approaching vehicle being unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle and can cause a crash without prior warning. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-544 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Tail Light Lamp Assembly Component Description : Lamp Assembly – Tail Light Right Component Part Number : 68421132AD Component Name 2 : Tail Light Lamp Assembly Component Description : Lamp Assembly – Tail Light Left Component Part Number : 68421133AD Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Automotive Lighting Corporation Address : 3900 Automation Avenue Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Country : United States Chronology : • On January 19, 2022, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation as a result of a Dealer Communication Authorization requesting the return of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L taillamps. • From January 19, 2022, through June 23, 2022, FCA US TSRC reviewed FCA US records and met with FCA US engineering to review the issue and to understand the affected components, failure mode, and determine the suspect population. • On June 29, 2022, the FCA US TSRC organization recognized there exists a population of vehicles built with damaged taillamp-side markers, potentially not in compliance with FMVSS No.108. • On July 21, 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-544 Page 4 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 on all affected vehicles to inspect and replace both body mounted tail lamp assemblies as needed. 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 inspect and replace both tail lamp assemblies as needed with assemblies that meet the FMVSS 108 lighting requirements. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : **07/28/2022: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 09/16/2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 16, 2022 – SEP 16, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 16, 2022 – SEP 16, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-544 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Submission Date : MAR 02, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-544 Manufacturer Recall No. : Z50 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 : 99,186 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2022 MY Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles may have been built with a damaged taillamp-side marker which may result in a nonfunctional taillamp-side marker. The suspect period began at start of production on May 17, 2021, when potentially damaged taillamp-side markers were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on November 18, 2021, when potentially damaged taillamp-side markers were no longer used in vehicle production. Production and supplier records were used to identify the suspect period. Similar vehicles not included in the recall were built with taillamp-side markers manufactured after the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 354. Production Dates : MAY 17, 2021 – NOV 18, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-544 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2021-2022 MY Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles may have been built with a damaged taillamp-side marker which may result in a nonfunctional taillamp-side marker. The suspect period began at start of production on December 3, 2020, when potentially damaged taillamp-side markers were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on November 23, 2021, when potentially damaged taillamp-side markers were no longer used in vehicle production. Production and supplier records were used to identify the suspect period. Similar vehicles not included in the recall were built with taillamp-side markers manufactured after the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 98,832. Production Dates : DEC 03, 2020 – NOV 23, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (“FMVSS”) 571.108 Table 1-a requires each vehicle to be equipped with at least two red steady burning taillamp-side markers. Suspect vehicles may have been built with damaged taillamp-side markers which do not illuminate, thus do not meet the steady burning requirement of FMVSS 108. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Vehicles with inoperative taillamp-side markers may result in an approaching vehicle being unaware of the position and dimensions of the vehicle and can cause a crash without prior warning. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-544 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Tail Light Lamp Assembly Component Description : Lamp Assembly – Tail Light Right Component Part Number : 68421132AD Component Name 2 : Tail Light Lamp Assembly Component Description : Lamp Assembly – Tail Light Left Component Part Number : 68421133AD Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Automotive Lighting Corporation Address : 3900 Automation Avenue Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Country : United States Chronology : • On January 19, 2022, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation as a result of a Dealer Communication Authorization requesting the return of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L taillamps. • From January 19, 2022, through June 23, 2022, FCA US TSRC reviewed FCA US records and met with FCA US engineering to review the issue and to understand the affected components, failure mode, and determine the suspect population. • On June 29, 2022, the FCA US TSRC organization recognized there exists a population of vehicles built with damaged taillamp-side markers, potentially not in compliance with FMVSS No.108. • On July 21, 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-544 Page 4 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 on all affected vehicles to inspect and replace both body mounted tail lamp assemblies as needed. 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 inspect and replace both tail lamp assemblies as needed with assemblies that meet the FMVSS 108 lighting requirements. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : **03/02/2023: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 06/08/2023. **07/28/2022: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 09/16/2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 16, 2022 – SEP 16, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 16, 2022 – SEP 16, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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