Chrysler 200, 300, Cherokee And 4 More Recall R/2015/191: Vehicle Electronic Systems May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2015/191, campaign code R40. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
30 Oct 2015
Launched
48
vehicles in the UK
R40
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Chrysler recalled 200, 300, Cherokee and 4 more vehicles built between 20 June 2012 and 23 July 2015. With Uconnect 8.4, screen radio the computer-controlled electronic systems may be at risk of unauthorized and/or unlawful access which may affect vehicle behaviour. The dealer will update software on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

With Uconnect 8.4, screen radio the computer-controlled electronic systems may be at risk of unauthorized and/or unlawful access which may affect vehicle behaviour.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: On vehicles with Uconnect 8.4� screen radio the computer-controlled electronic systems may be at risk of unauthorized and/or unlawful access which may affect vehicle behaviour. Remedy: Update software on affected vehicles

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle electronic systems may malfunction.

The Fix

The dealer will update software on affected vehicles. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

200, 300, Cherokee and 4 more built between 20 June 2012 and 23 July 2015 may be included. Chrysler estimates 48 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
  2. Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code R40 or the DVSA reference R/2015/191. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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Cherokee, Jeep Grand CherokeeFront airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner may deploy unexpectedlyUrgentR/2016/110
Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand CherokeeBraking performance may be reducedUrgentR/2016/116
300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander and 1 morePossible loss of vehicle safety featuresUrgentR/2015/200

This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2015/176 on 12 Oct 2015, for engine could shut off unintentionally. The one launched after it was R/2015/200 on 4 Dec 2015, for possible loss of vehicle safety features. You can also see every Chrysler recall and all recalls launched in 2015.


Source: DVSA recall R/2015/191, launched 30 October 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.