Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler Recall R/2002/061: Underbonnet Fire Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2002
- Launched
- 1,651
- vehicles in the UK
- B06
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee, Wrangler vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2002. Debris may accumulate on the exhaust manifold. The dealer will install an intake/exhaust manifold debris shield. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Debris may accumulate on the exhaust manifold. This could lead to an under bonnet fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNDERBONNET FIRE CONCERN Defect: Debris may accumulate on the exhaust manifold. This could lead to an under bonnet fire. Remedy: Install an intake/exhaust manifold debris shield.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an under bonnet fire.
The Fix
The dealer will install an intake/exhaust manifold debris shield.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee, Wrangler built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2002 may be included. Jeep estimates 1,651 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 B06 or the DVSA reference R/2002/061. 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/2002/045 on 29 Nov 2002, for ignition switch may short circuit. The one launched after it was R/2002/116 on 29 Nov 2002, for possible loss of servo assistance. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/061, launched 29 November 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.