Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee Recall R/1996/060: Power Distribution Fuse Link, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 May 1996
- Launched
- 349
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/060
- DVSA reference
Jeep recalled Cherokee, Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 25 August 1995 and 26 August 1995. The fasteners securing the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution centre may not be correctly clamped. The dealer will replacement of the power distribution centre fuse with a fuse link. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER DISTRIBUTION FUSE LINK 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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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in arcing at the connection with a possibility of an under bonnet fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the power distribution centre fuse with a fuse link.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee, Grand Cherokee built between 25 August 1995 and 26 August 1995 may be included. Jeep estimates 349 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/060. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/1995/029 on 4 Apr 1995, for leakage of fuel from tank area. The one launched after it was R/1998/043 on 15 Jun 1998, for front seat shoulder belts adjustable anchors may have inadequate strength. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/060, launched 16 May 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.