Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2003/019: Possible Loss Of Brake Servo Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 2,552
- vehicles in the UK
- B30
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles. Vehicles may experience a vacuum leak in the EGR to Electronic Vacuum Regulator (EVM) tube. The dealer will inspect the vacuum tube from the EVM to the dash panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may experience a vacuum leak in the EGR to Electronic Vacuum Regulator (EVM) tube. This may cause a loss of brake booster vacuum and require increased effort from the driver to operate the foot brake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE Defect: Vehicles may experience a vacuum leak in the EGR to Electronic Vacuum Regulator (EVM) tube. This may cause a loss of brake booster vacuum and require increased effort from the driver to operate the foot brake. Remedy: Inspect the vacuum tube from the EVM to the dash panel. Replace if damaged and re route the tube to eliminate interference with the exhaust shield.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of brake booster vacuum and require increased effort from the driver to operate the foot brake.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the vacuum tube from the EVM to the dash panel.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee may be included. Jeep estimates 2,552 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 B30 or the DVSA reference R/2003/019. 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/2002/104 on 6 Jan 2003, for side airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2003/020 on 4 Aug 2003, for possible loss of brake servo assistance. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/019, launched 4 August 2003. 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.