Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2006/211: Front Seat Heating Elements May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Mar 2007
- Launched
- 6,148
- vehicles in the UK
- F17
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2005. The front seat heating elements may overheat. The dealer will replace the both front seat heating elements. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat heating elements may overheat. This in extreme circumstances may result in an interior fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT HEATING ELEMENTS MAY OVERHEAT Defect: It has been identified that the front seat heating elements may overheat. This in extreme circumstances may result in an interior fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have both front seat heating elements replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an interior fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the both front seat heating elements.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee built between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2005 may be included. Jeep estimates 6,148 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 F17 or the DVSA reference R/2006/211. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee, WranglerJeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery | Urgent | R/2026/029 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L diesel. Loss of crankshaft reference position. Software update | Urgent | R/2025/485 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee 2023-2024. 2nd row head restraints | Low | R/2025/384 | |
| Grand CherokeeHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor inoperable | Low | R/2025/286 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee steering column control module (SCCM) internal failure | Urgent | R/2024/330 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2006/150 on 15 Dec 2006, for engine may cut out and or fail to restart. The one launched after it was R/2007/158 on 15 Feb 2008, for electronic brake control module may allow a momentary delay in brake application. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/211, launched 1 March 2007. 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.