Vehicle recall 11V279000 · May 6, 2011
1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee
The vehicles are not equipped with the required third brake lamp.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- U.S. Drive right is recalling certain model year 1994-1996 Jeep cherokee vehicles imported from January 2007, through April 2011 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the high mount brake lamp assembly. The vehicles are not equipped with the required third brake lamp.
- Consequence
- Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- U.S. Drive right will notify owners and mail kits along with instructions to have the vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic of their choice, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2011. Owners may contact U.S. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V279000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 2011
- Filed by
- U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,126
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Cherokee (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
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