Jeep Recall 13V-483: Electronic stability control (ESC)

Affected: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Filed with NHTSA on October 17, 2013, covering about 90,981 vehicles.

The problem

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 8, 2013, through August 20, 2013. Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) function. Because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Controls and Displays," and No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

The risk

A loss of ABS and ESC function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N58.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign13V-483 (13V483000)
Manufacturer numberN58
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentElectronic stability control (ESC)
Report dateOctober 17, 2013
Owners notifiedNovember 19, 2013
Vehicles affected90,981
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the stability & traction control

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 13V-483 repair free?

Yes. Jeep dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 90,981 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.