Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee Recall R/2001/166: Front Brake Rotors (Discs) May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 44,314
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A05
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee, Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1999. Corrosion may cause the front brake rotors (Discs) to separate from the centre hub section. The dealer will inspection and if necessary replacement of both front brake rotors with new version. ( Note. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT BRAKE ROTORS (DISCS) MAY FAIL. 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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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the front brake rotors (Discs) to separate from the centre hub section.
The Fix
The dealer will inspection and if necessary replacement of both front brake rotors with new version. ( Note.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee, Grand Cherokee built between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 1999 may be included. Jeep estimates 44,314 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 campaign code 0A05 or the DVSA reference R/2001/166. 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/2001/156 on 12 Apr 2002, for instrument panel cover concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/045 on 29 Nov 2002, for ignition switch may short circuit. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/166, launched 19 August 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.