NHTSA Complaint #11718714 — 2021 JEEP GLADIATOR

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11718714
Vehicle	2021 JEEP GLADIATOR
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	January 30, 2026
Date Filed	February 18, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The 3rd brake light in the tailgate malfunctioned This is required to pass New York State safety inspection A Jeep dealer replaced the part No warning on the dashboard of this light failing

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