Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2001/156: Instrument Panel Cover Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Apr 2002
- Launched
- 404
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2001/156
- DVSA reference
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2001. The lower instrument panel cover may have been incorrectly installed. The dealer will fit a revised instrument panel that is equipped with wire hooks. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower instrument panel cover may have been incorrectly installed. This could lead to the cover becoming detached and distract the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER CONCERN 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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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the cover becoming detached and distract the driver.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a revised instrument panel that is equipped with wire hooks.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2001 may be included. Jeep estimates 404 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/2001/156. 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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| CherokeeThe Power Transfer Unit (PTU) may allow relative movement between the input splines and the transmission output shaft | Low | R/2023/196 | |
| CherokeeA possible loss of motive power or park function due to wear in the power transfer unit | Urgent | R/2021/029 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2000/069 on 2 Aug 2000, for air bag warning light and / or airbags may operate/ deploy without warning. The one launched after it was R/2001/166 on 19 Aug 2002, for front brake rotors (discs) may fail. You can also see every Jeep recall and all recalls launched in 2002.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/156, launched 12 April 2002. 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.