Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2006/150: Engine May Cut Out And Or Fail To Restart, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 3,300
- vehicles in the UK
- F20
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles. The wireless control module may fail with the result that the engine may fail to start or cut out. The dealer will replace the wireless control module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wireless control module may fail with the result that the engine may fail to start or cut out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT AND OR FAIL TO RESTART Defect: It has been identified that the wireless control module may fail with the result that the engine may fail to start or cut out. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the wireless control module replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may cut out and or fail to restart.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the wireless control module.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee may be included. Jeep estimates 3,300 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 F20 or the DVSA reference R/2006/150. 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/2004/016 on 1 Jun 2004, for possible separation of front suspension ball joint. The one launched after it was R/2006/211 on 1 Mar 2007, for front seat heating elements may overheat. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/150, launched 15 December 2006. 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.