The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. 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 dim reflector may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Journey | 2017, 2018 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Journey | 2017 | 201 | 2 |
| Dodge Journey | 2018 | 237 | 6 |
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38 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the exterior lighting; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022