NHTSA Recall 11V279000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,126 vehicles. It affects 1994–1996 Jeep Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V279000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | May 6, 2011 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V279000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.