2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior Lighting Recall 21V797000 (Jeep Y66)

NHTSA recall 21V797000 (Jeep recall Y66) covers about 7,082 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Oct 14, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V797000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

7,082
vehicles affected (potential)
2021
model years
Oct 14, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting (headlights)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams. When the master lighting switch is set to the auto position, the high beam headlights will not activate unless the master lighting switch is first changed to the 'on" position. 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

Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will reprogram the vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y66.

Status: NHTSA lists Oct 28, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Jeep recall number Y66

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V797000 as Y66. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "Y66 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Jeep Grand Cherokee2021All Grand Cherokee recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Oct 14, 2021
Owner notification
Oct 28, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Safety standard (FMVSS)
108

Check your VIN for 21V797000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V797000 is open, call any Jeep dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V797000 or Y66). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V797000?

NHTSA recall 21V797000 (Jeep recall Y66) covers about 7,082 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Oct 14, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles not equipped with automatic high beams.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V797000?

NHTSA's record for 21V797000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Difficulty activating the headlight high beams may result in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V797000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Jeep dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V797000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will reprogram the vehicles, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 28, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Jeep recall number for 21V797000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as Y66. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (Y66) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V797000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V797000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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