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Jeep Recalling 79,000 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Wagoneers for Rearview Camera Problems

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee's software problems mean that the rearview cameras may not display properly.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep is recalling 79,000 of its popular 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokees, Grand Cherokee Ls, Jeep Grand Wagoneers and Wagoneers because the backup cameras may not be displaying properly. Unfortunately, a software problem is causing the issue, but it can be especially dangerous in a larger vehicle because it is hard to see what is behind the vehicle.

What is Causing the Recall

According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of the vehicles “may have been built with an incorrectly programmed rearview camera module ("RVCM").”

“The vehicle operator will notice that the rearview image is not displayed if attempting to reference the image while backing. If this warning is not heeded, backing without verifying it is safe to do so could lead to an increased risk of injury to people outside the vehicle.”

What Vehicles are Affected

The recall involves:

  • 34,485 - 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokees
  • 24,330 - 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ls
  • 20,550 - 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneers and Wagoneers

How Jeep Will Fix the Problem

Technically, these vehicles are being recalled because backup cameras are required to work by a federal statute. “Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ("FMVSS") No. 571.111 S6.2.6 requires that "The rear visibility system default to the rearview image being visible and meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 571.111 S6.2.1 (field of view).” The report does not indicate if there have been any accidents or injuries because of the cameras not working properly.

According to the NHTSA Recall Safety Report, service technicians will be able to update the software in the rearview camera module. Owners will be notified about the recalls starting January 21, 2025. The NHTSA recall number is 24V-944. The Chrysler recall number is D5B.

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