Auburn Hills, MI – October 8, 2023 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 6,298 vehicles over a problem with the rear camera and reverse lights. The defects augment the risk of a crash.
The recall covers the following vehicles equipped with manual transmission:
- 2022 – 2023 Jeep Gladiator
- 2022 – 2023 Jeep Wrangler
Recall summary
When the reverse gear is engaged, an all gear sensor (AGS) built into the transmission will activate the vehicle’s reverse lights. It will also cause the rearview camera to display an image on the dashboard, helping drivers watch out for obstacles before reversing.
In the affected vehicles, a defective AGS could prevent the reverse lights and rearview camera from turning on, resulting in no image being displayed on the monitor.
Recall risks
The risks of an inoperable rearview camera are explained in this article about a similar GM recall. The risks of faulty reverse lights are outlined in this piece about a related Ford recall.
Warning signs
Drivers may notice that no image is being shown on the dashboard when the transmission is shifted to reverse.
Other Stellantis recalls
There was a Jeep Wranger and a Jeep Gladiator recall in April 2023 over the risk of stalling, as reported.
In August 2023, Stellantis also recalled 44,708 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUV over a problem with side curtain airbags.
The repair
Dealers will replace the AGS on the affected vehicles free of charge. Stellantis will reimburse owners who paid for repairs prior to the recall announcement.
Owners will receive letters with more information on November 7, 2023.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
More than 6,000 vehicles are affected by this Jeep rearview camera and reverse lights recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
