2023 Jeep Wrangler Recall: Spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light
NHTSA campaign 23V565000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Aug 10, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The spare tire may obstruct the view of the center high-mount brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
A brake light that is obstructed may not be visible to other drivers to indicate the intention to slow or stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 84A.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Jeep Wrangler recalls
- 2026 Jeep Gladiator and 1 other model — Walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them…
- 2021–2025 Jeep Gladiator and 2 other models — Electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat…
- 2019–2023 Chrysler Pacifica and 3 other models — Contamination in the central vision processing module or…
- 2026 Jeep Wrangler — Child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat…
- 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1 other model — High voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a…
Other campaigns involving Jeep vehicles
- 2022–2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 3 other models — A software error may cause the transmission gear selection…
- 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and 1 other model — Brake system control module software may cause a loss of…
- 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and 1 other model — Front camera wiring harness may not be connected properly…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V565000 (manufacturer number 84A). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.