Chrysler is recalling approximately 142,800 vehicles, including the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2014 Ram 1500, because of instrument-cluster defects.
The recalls are two separate actions, according to Chrysler.
Chrysler said to fix the 2014 Grand Cherokee vehicles, it will upgrade software that controls instrument-cluster lighting and active chassis systems.
"Chrysler Group quality-control personnel observed reports of random warning-light illumination and instrument-cluster blackout," said Chrysler in a statement. "Both events occurred infrequently and appeared to resolve themselves by turning the vehicle's ignition off and then on. However, regulatory compliance requires that clusters display complete information that is clearly legible."
Chrysler engineers also found a problem in the vehicle's anti-lock braking system that affects the instrument-cluster display.
"The issue also has implications for the vehicle's ABS and electronic stability control systems, but Chrysler Group is unaware of any reported problems involving either," Chrysler said in a press statement.
Jeep dealers will be instructed to update the instrument cluster and ABS module software on the 2014 Grand Cherokee.
The Jeep recall affects approximately 91,559 vehicles in the U.S. The rest of the vehicles are in Canada, Mexico and locations outside the NAFTA region.
Chrysler is recalling an estimated 10,800 Ram trucks, most of which are still at dealers.
In-plant quality-control personnel discovered instrument-cluster backlighting may function "intermittently" on certain vehicles, according to the automaker. Chrysler said vehicle performance is "unaffected."
"Chrysler Group engineers investigated and discovered the digital memory in some instrument clusters may not activate as intended," the automaker said in a press statement.
The Ram and Grand Cherokee recalls both begin in November.
No information about either recall has been posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to the government shutdown.
"Due to a lapse of Federal Government funding, NHTSA is unable to post any new recalls after close of business September 30, 2013," the agency said in a statement. "Recall searches will remain available but are only current as of that time. Consumers can continue to file safety defect complaints via this Web site, but they will not be evaluated by NHTSA staff until funding and services are restored."
Owners with more questions can contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
No accidents or injuries have been reported relating to the recalls.
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