Certain Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models built during the 2022 and 2023 model years have been hit with a recall in the United States due to a faulty sensor that could impact the reversing lights and back-up camera.
Jeep has revealed that select Wrangler and Gladiator models built with a manual transmission may have an all gear sensor (AGS) that was not properly manufactured. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in the U.S. require the reversing lights of vehicles to be activated when reverse gear is selected and impacted models may not do this. In addition, regulations necessitate the back-up camera to be visible whenever the reverse gear is selected.
A total of 6,298 vehicles delivered in the U.S. are impacted by fault. These consist of 4,530 examples of the 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler that were manufactured between February 7, 2022 and May 6, 2023. The recall also includes 2022-2023 Jeep Gladiator models built between February 7, 2022 and February 21, 2023, totaling 1,768 units.
The carmaker’s recall notice doesn’t specify exactly what the cause of the issue is but does name the supplier of the part as Aisin World Corporation of America. Jeep was first alerted to a potential issue related to the AGS in late April this year and over the ensuing four months, investigated the problem and determined how many vehicles were impacted. The decision to issue a recall was made on September 11.
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Jeep says it will notify both dealerships and owners of the recall on or around November 7, 2023. Owners will be asked to return their vehicle to a local dealership where the AGS will be replaced free of charge. Jeep will also reimburse any owners who have previously paid to have the issue fixed. The recall also impacts 523 all gear sensors sold by Mopar.
