Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2002/116: Possible Loss Of Servo Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2002
- Launched
- 7,143
- vehicles in the UK
- B10
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles. The steel vacuum tube that supplies vacuum to the brake booster may crack resulting in loss of servo assistance. The dealer will replace the steel vacuum tube with a flexible vacuum hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steel vacuum tube that supplies vacuum to the brake booster may crack resulting in loss of servo assistance. This will result in increased pedal power to stop the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF SERVO ASSISTANCE Defect: The steel vacuum tube that supplies vacuum to the brake booster may crack resulting in loss of servo assistance. This will result in increased pedal power to stop the vehicle. Remedy: Recall vehicles and replace the steel vacuum tube with a flexible vacuum hose.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of servo assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steel vacuum tube with a flexible vacuum hose.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee may be included. Jeep estimates 7,143 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 B10 or the DVSA reference R/2002/116. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CherokeeTwo speed power transfer unit failure. Loss of power | Urgent | R/2026/138 | |
| CherokeeJeep Cherokee 2014-2014 Power liftgate module | Urgent | R/2024/230 | |
| CherokeeReverse lamp height | Book soon | R/2024/149 | |
| 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/2002/061 on 29 Nov 2002, for underbonnet fire concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/104 on 6 Jan 2003, for side airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/116, 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.