2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recall: Windshield Wipers May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 13, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM), the windshield wipers may fail.
- The risk
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
81 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
431 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 13, 2026 2021-2023 Dodge Durango recall: Rear Spoiler May Detach While Driving
- Aug. 6, 2026 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale, 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet recall: Seat Belt May Twist and Fail to Retract Properly
- July 30, 2026 2019-2026 RAM 1500 recall: Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchor/FMVSS 210
- July 16, 2026 2026 Jeep Gladiator, 2026 Jeep Wrangler recall: Steel Wheels May Crack and Separate
- July 1, 2026 2026 RAM 1500 recall: Parking & Daytime Running Lights May Fail/FMVSS 108
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 77D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2026
- Jeep Grand Cherokee L 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V529000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 13, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 81 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 77D |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record