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Stellantis North America has announced a recall of more than 32,000 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles due to a potentially dangerous defect in the instrument panel cluster. The recall, which spans model years 2020 to 2024 for the Jeep Gladiator and 2018 to 2024 for the Jeep Wrangler, addresses concerns over the short-circuiting of the instrument panel, which could prevent the display of crucial safety information like speed, warning lights, and other vehicle alerts.
History Behind the Recall
This recall follows Stellantis’ investigation into the failure of the instrument panels in Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers. The automaker discovered that the instrument panel clusters in these vehicles could short-circuit, causing them to malfunction and fail to display critical safety information. According to Stellantis, drivers may not see their speedometer or other vital warnings, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the recall report noted that drivers might divert their attention while trying to locate missing information on the panel, further escalating the risk of accidents.
The issue also means that the recalled Jeep vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety regulations, which mandate that instrument panels must consistently provide essential information to the driver.
Which Models Are Affected?
The recall affects the following Jeep vehicles:
- 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator
- 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler
In total, 32,863 vehicles are impacted by this recall, all of which may experience instrument panel failure that could lead to serious safety risks on the road.
What Owners Need to Do Next
Stellantis is taking steps to remedy this issue by offering free instrument panel replacements at authorized Jeep dealerships. Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified via mail starting October 3, 2024. Jeep owners with questions about the recall can contact Stellantis at 1-800-853-1403 or check their vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA website to see if their vehicle is affected.
This isn’t the first recall Jeep has faced this year. Earlier in 2024, Stellantis recalled more than 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models over a damaged bolt issue that could cause a wheel to fall outward unexpectedly.
How Jeep Owners Can Take Back Control
While recalls have been communicated to owners, many continue to be unhappy with the solutions provided by automakers. These problems have the potential to escalate into further action, just like this—underlining the importance of protecting consumer rights.
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