DODGE CARAVAN 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V098000

Make Model Year
DODGE CARAVAN 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-22 2018-02-08 2018-02-09

Production Dates: 2017-08-07 - 2017-09-18

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: U09

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39456

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.

Consequence

Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed "and the ignition is in the RUN mode" can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.