2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fan and Motor Recall (25V430)

Recall 25V430 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee in recall 25V430?

The blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2023 Grand Cherokee with recall 25V430?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Grand Cherokee shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the fan and motor, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V430?

Recall 25V430 covers 1,689 vehicles: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

NHTSA lists 1,689 vehicles in this campaign, built November 2, 2022 to September 19, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Grand Cherokee fan and motor recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the blower motor, as necessary free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the blower motor, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 49C.

When was recall 25V430 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 25V430 to NHTSA on June 26, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 8, 2025.

This recall was filed 15 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 321 days. If your Grand Cherokee was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Grand Cherokee is part of recall 25V430?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V430 is open on your Grand Cherokee, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V430000 is open on your Grand Cherokee, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number 49C. You can also ask any Jeep dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Grand Cherokee owners do about recall 25V430?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V430000 applies to your Grand Cherokee.
2. Call a Jeep dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the fan and motor happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Grand Cherokee owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 481 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 12 of them about the lighting and visibility.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 481 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 12 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 388 complaints in total, 8 about the lighting and visibility
• 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 93 complaints in total, 4 about the lighting and visibility

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

While my wife was driving our 2023 plug-in hybrid SUV, the vehicle suddenly lost all power steering assist. The steering wheel became extremely hard to turn and she could not safely control the vehicle.

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner, CT, NHTSA complaint 11701593, filed November 25, 2025

There were no warning or check engine lights prior to the incidents below. Car was just serviced Nov 3rd 2025 for safety recall 25v-472 and 25v-576. 1st incident Dec 21, 2025: Driving 70mph on major busy interstate in MA and all of a sudden vehicle lost ALL power. It shut off completely.

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11712557, filed January 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the exterior lighting dial setting in the Auto ON position, the rear taillights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that on several occasions while operating the vehicle, other drivers alerted him that the rear taillights were not illuminated.

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11503451, filed January 24, 2023

Can recall 25V430 make my Grand Cherokee a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 25V430000 does not automatically make your Grand Cherokee a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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