The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regularly issues recalls to correct safety concerns for vehicles. Unfortunately for Jeep owners, this latest recall highlights a rear lighting visibility issue in thousands of Jeep Renegade models. 

A recent Jeep recall includes 2,135 Jeep Renegade SUVs with potentially faulty backup lighting

If you own a Jeep Renegade between the 2021 and 2023 model years, you might be getting a recall notice soon. The NHTSA recently issued a recall report naming the Renegade model years for a reverse light problem, citing that the lamp may fail to signal other drivers and pedestrians of a Renegade driver’s intent to back up. 

According to the NHTSA, the recall report pertains to an “incorrect bumper backup lamp assembly.” All in all, the report indicates that the recall highlights 2,135 vehicles between September 16, 2021, and December 13, 2023.

Unfortunately, the issue may reduce the visibility of the vehicle which “may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.” Consequently, the NHTSA asserts that the issue doesn’t comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108. FMVSS 108 covers all things “Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment.”

Unfortunately, this isn’t the first recall Jeep has contended with this year. In July, the brand was part of a recall that named over one million vehicles, including the Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, and Compass. However, that report cited faulty rear camera operation, resulting in lessened rear visibility. As such, the recall fell under FMVSS 111 (Rear Visibility), rather than No. 108.

So, what can you do about it? For starters, you can use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to verify the recall status of your vehicle. Should your vehicle have an active recall, you can schedule an appointment with a service center. As with other manufacturer recalls, the repair is free of charge.