Cherokee

All recall notices.

1. Jeep Cherokee 2014-2014 Power liftgate module

   R/2024/230 · 14 Jun 2024

   14 Jun 2024

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the power liftgate control module may experience a short circuit. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

   Remedy

   Relocate the power liftgate module to the D Pillar and install water barrier/curtain

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   Built 27 Feb 2013 – 9 Sep 2015

   ~3,316 vehicles affected

2. Reverse lamp height

   R/2024/149 · 4 Jun 2024

   4 Jun 2024

   Defect

   On certain vehicles built with a specific suspension package the reverse lamps may be above the UN ECE 48.04 height requirement.

   Remedy

   Install the reverse lamp in accordance with the UN ECE 48.04 height requirement.

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   Built 25 Jul 2013 – 26 Dec 2017

   ~452 vehicles affected

3. The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) may allow relative movement between the input splines and the transmission output shaft

   R/2023/196 · 4 Aug 2023

   4 Aug 2023

   Defect

   On affected vehicles relative movement between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft in the area of the power transfer unit�wear of the input splines�cannot�be�ruled�out.�

   Remedy

   Reprogram of the Drive Train Control Module and Electric Park Brake.

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   Built 3 Sep 2015 – 10 Oct 2016

   ~149 vehicles affected

4. A POSSIBLE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER OR PARK FUNCTION DUE TO WEAR IN THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT

   R/2021/029 · 19 Feb 2021

   19 Feb 2021

   Defect

   A possible loss of motive power or PARK function due to wear in the Power Transfer Unit.

   Remedy

   Reprogram the Drive Train Control Module and Electric Park Brake.

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   Built 14 Apr 2014 – 10 Oct 2020

   ~261 vehicles affected

5. REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CORROSION

   R/2018/202 · 24 Aug 2018

   24 Aug 2018

   Defect

   The rear lower control arms may experience excessive corrosion eventually resulting in a fracture A fractured rear control arm could cause reduced vehicle control and can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning

   Remedy

   Replace both rear lower control arms

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   Built 29 Apr 2003 – 29 Jun 2007

   ~56 vehicles affected

6. VEHICLE SHORT CAUSING CAN-C BUS TO STOP COMMUNICATING

   R/2018/189 · 24 Aug 2018

   24 Aug 2018

   Defect

   A short in the vehicle causing the CAN-C bus to stop communicating while the cruise control is active and the vehicle speed is below the set speed such that the cruise control system is requesting positive torque at the exact moment of the short it is possible for a positive torque request to be locked on the PCM. This may result in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

   Remedy

   Inspect the software level of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and if necessary reprogram the PCM

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   Built 27 Feb 2013 – 5 Jan 2018

   ~80 vehicles affected

7. TRANSAXLE WIRING HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY FITTED

   R/2017/056 · 31 Mar 2017

   31 Mar 2017

   Defect

   The transaxle wiring harness may have been built with insufficient wire terminal crimp(s). This may cause the transmission to select neutral.

   Remedy

   Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). Where necessary the transaxle range sensor wire harness replaced.

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   Built 14 Dec 2012 – 31 Oct 2014

   ~1,418 vehicles affected

8. SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IN A COLLISION

   R/2016/288 · 27 Jan 2017

   27 Jan 2017

   Defect

   Front and/or rear seats may have been fitted with incorrectly tightened fasteners. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.

   Remedy

   Replace affected seat assemblies.

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   Built 26 Jul 2013 – 5 Feb 2016

   ~30 vehicles affected

9. HEADLIGHT DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY FAIL

   R/2016/163 · 26 Aug 2016

   26 Aug 2016

   Defect

   The Body Control Module (BCM) may have incorrect headlamp levelling parameters. This can result in headlamp levelling switch operation being the opposite of the headlamp directional movement desired. This could cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and the headlamp levelling parameters will be reprogrammed within the BCM.

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   Built 10 Sep 2013 – 6 Aug 2015

   ~17 vehicles affected

10. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF A FRONT AIRBAG

    R/2016/021 · 18 Mar 2016

    18 Mar 2016

    Defect

    The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may allow a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner to inadvertently deploy.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the ORC Module. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of WG/WJ models is suspended however KJ models remain unaffected.

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    Built 1 Feb 2002 – 31 Dec 2003

    ~14,551 vehicles affected

11. FIRE MAY OCCUR

    R/2016/026 · 18 Mar 2016

    18 Mar 2016

    Defect

    Water intrusion into the power liftgate module electrical connectors can lead to corrosion and higher resistance. This condition can cause the module to become inoperative and/or cause a fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected. The vehicles will be inspected for evidence of water intrusion and electrical connector corrosion. The vehicle will be repaired to eliminate the possibility of further water intrusion. On vehicles found with corrosion in the power liftgate module electrical connectors the module and electrical connectors will be replaced. All the vehicles will receive a power liftgate module water shield.

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    Built 18 Feb 2015 – 9 Sep 2015

    ~1,115 vehicles affected

12. RISK OF FIRE

    R/2015/218 · 6 Feb 2016

    6 Feb 2016

    Defect

    Due to water ingress the tailgate power module may develop a short circuit. This may cause the module to fail and in extreme cases

    Remedy

    Check affected vehicles for water ingress and modules for corrosion. Where necessary rectify water ingress replace power module and connectors and fit a power module water shield

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    Built 4 Jan 2014 – 18 Feb 2015

    ~2,201 vehicles affected

13. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT

    R/2015/192 · 6 Nov 2015

    6 Nov 2015

    Defect

    The clutch interlock switch may be faulty. This could allow starting of the engine without depressing the clutch pedal and with the transmission engaged.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the clutch interlock switch.

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    Built 15 Feb 2005 – 14 Sep 2006

    ~988 vehicles affected

14. REAR SUSPENSION MAY DETACH

    R/2014/166 · 12 Dec 2014

    12 Dec 2014

    Defect

    One or more of the rear suspension shock absorbers may break at one of the shock absorber attachment points. A partially detached rear suspension shock absorber(s) could cause damage to other rear chassis/suspension components rear brake pipe damage and/or damage to the rear tyre/s increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Check date code of shock absorber fitted and where applicable replace shock absorber

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    Built 21 May 2014 – 6 Jun 2014

    ~206 vehicles affected

15. RISK OF FIRE

    R/2013/093 · 30 Sep 2014

    30 Sep 2014

    Defect

    If the vehicle is involved in a rear end collision then it is possible that the fuel tank could be damaged. This can then result in a fuel leak which if in the presence of an ignition source then a vehicle fire could ensue.

    Remedy

    Contact manufacturer

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    Built 1 Sep 2001 – 9 Aug 2007

    ~33,053 vehicles affected

16. POSSIBILITY OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

    R/2014/080 · 2 Sep 2014

    2 Sep 2014

    Defect

    The Cruise Control may cause unintended continued vehicle acceleration after an accelerator pedal override manoeuvre. As a result when the Cruise Control is set and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to accelerate more than the Cruise Control system would on its own; The vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the Adaptive Cruise control (ACC) Module with new software

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    Built 16 Jan 2014 – 17 Apr 2014

    ~20 vehicles affected

17. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS

    R/2013/120 · 31 Oct 2013

    31 Oct 2013

    Defect

    The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module may experience a very high voltage spike which may result in the inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or the seatbelt pretensioner. This could result in the loss of control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall all the affected vehicles for the fitment of a filter harness for the ORC module.

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    Built 1 Sep 2001 – 28 Mar 2003

    ~14,558 vehicles affected

18. WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY FAIL

    R/2010/219 · 18 Feb 2011

    18 Feb 2011

    Defect

    The windscreen wiper motor may fail without warning. This could result in a reduction of the driver's visibility under certain operating conditions and ultimately cause a collision.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the wiper motor.

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    Built 19 May 2008 – 28 Jun 2008

    ~23 vehicles affected

19. FRONT SUSPENSION ARM MAY SEPERATE

    R/2010/105 · 4 Oct 2010

    4 Oct 2010

    Defect

    The upper control arm ball joints fitted to the nearside and/or offside front suspension may experience a loss of lubricant which can lead to corrosion accelerated wear and separation whilst driving. If the ball joint separates directional control will be lost.

    Remedy

    The recalled vehicles will have new front suspension upper control arms fitted the front suspension.

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    Built 1 May 2002 – 30 Sep 2002

    ~1,707 vehicles affected

20. ENGINE MAY CUT OUT AND OR FAIL TO RESTART

    R/2006/150 · 15 Dec 2006

    15 Dec 2006

    Defect

    It has been identified that the wireless control module may fail with the result that the engine may fail to start or cut out.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the wireless control module replaced.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~3,300 vehicles affected

21. POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT

    R/2004/016 · 1 Jun 2004

    1 Jun 2004

    Defect

    Water may enter the front suspension ball joints this can cause the ball joint to corrode and separate.

    Remedy

    Replace any corroded ball joints and fit dirt/water shields to all vehicles.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~7,129 vehicles affected

22. POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    R/2003/019 · 4 Aug 2003

    4 Aug 2003

    Defect

    Vehicles may experience a vacuum leak in the EGR to Electronic Vacuum Regulator (EVM) tube. This may cause a loss of brake booster vacuum and require increased effort from the driver to operate the foot brake.

    Remedy

    Inspect the vacuum tube from the EVM to the dash panel. Replace if damaged and re route the tube to eliminate interference with the exhaust shield.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~2,552 vehicles affected

23. POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    R/2003/020 · 4 Aug 2003

    4 Aug 2003

    Defect

    Vehicles may experience a loss of power assistance to the brakes due to a collapsed brake booster vacuum hose. This will result in increased effort being required from the driver to apply the foot brake.

    Remedy

    Inspect the brake booster vacuum hose. If damaged the hose will be replaced. In either case the hose will be re routed to eliminate interference with the coolant recovery pipe.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~1,848 vehicles affected

24. POSSIBLE LOSS OF SERVO ASSISTANCE

    R/2002/116 · 29 Nov 2002

    29 Nov 2002

    Defect

    The steel vacuum tube that supplies vacuum to the brake booster may crack resulting in loss of servo assistance. This will result in increased pedal power to stop the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles and replace the steel vacuum tube with a flexible vacuum hose.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~7,143 vehicles affected

25. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS (DISCS) MAY FAIL.

    R/2001/166 · 19 Aug 2002

    19 Aug 2002

    Defect

    There is a possibility that corrosion may cause the front brake rotors (Discs) to separate from the centre hub section. Vehicle may pull to one side when braking. Also braking efficiency will be reduced.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for inspection and if necessary replacement of both front brake rotors with new version. ( Note. Some vehicles will already have the new version fitted)

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    Built 1 Jan 1990 – 31 Dec 1999

    ~44,314 vehicles affected

26. INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER CONCERN

    R/2001/156 · 12 Apr 2002

    12 Apr 2002

    Defect

    The lower instrument panel cover may have been incorrectly installed. This could lead to the cover becoming detached and distract the driver.

    Remedy

    A revised instrument panel will be fitted that is equipped with wire hooks.

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    Built 1 Jan 2001 – 31 Dec 2001

    ~404 vehicles affected

27. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND / OR AIRBAGS MAY OPERATE/ DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING.

    R/2000/069 · 2 Aug 2000

    2 Aug 2000

    Defect

    The Airbag control module may corrode internally due to water intrusion. Internal corrosion could cause illumination of the Airbag warning light or cause the Airbags to deploy without warning.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace Airbag control module with a modified type.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~11,209 vehicles affected

28. INACCURATE INDICATION OF FUEL TANK CONTENTS

    R/1998/070 · 1 Feb 1999

    1 Feb 1999

    Defect

    The fuel tank level sending unit may cause the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level. As a result the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge still indicates that there is fuel remaining in the tank.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and fit a quality assured fuel tank sender unit.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~9,206 vehicles affected

29. BRAKE BOOSTER DIAPHRAGM MAY SPLIT

    R/1998/036 · 22 Jun 1998

    22 Jun 1998

    Defect

    The brake booster diaphragm on affected vehicles may split or rupture causing a loss of brake power assistance. This can result in increased effort being required at the brake pedal.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected range of vehicles examine the power brake booster and replace if necessary.

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    Built 29 Oct 1997 – 7 Nov 1997

    ~157 vehicles affected

30. FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELTS ADJUSTABLE ANCHORS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE STRENGTH

    R/1998/043 · 15 Jun 1998

    15 Jun 1998

    Defect

    The front shoulder belt adjustable anchors on affected vehicles may have been improperly manufactured and could have inadequate strength. An anchor with inadequate strength may allow the front shoulder belt to separate from the anchor under certain accident conditions.

    Remedy

    To correct this condition both front shoulder belt adjustable anchors must be replaced.

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    Built 12 Jan 1998 – 16 Jan 1998

    ~20 vehicles affected

31. POWER DISTRIBUTION FUSE LINK

    R/1996/060 · 16 May 1996

    16 May 1996

    Defect

    The fasteners securing the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution centre may not be correctly clamped. This could result in arcing at the connection with a possibility of an under bonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the power distribution centre fuse with a fuse link.

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    Built 25 Aug 1995 – 26 Aug 1995

    ~349 vehicles affected