Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2009/030: Manufacturers Weight Label Is Incorrect, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 May 2009
- Launched
- 107
- vehicles in the UK
- H40
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles. R an incorrect label indicating the maximum gross (GCW) carrying weight was installed. The dealer will replace the subject label with one indicting the correct GCW. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
R an incorrect label indicating the maximum gross (GCW) carrying weight was installed. The current label indicates a maximum GCW of 6085 kg however the vehicle was certified to 6005 kg only.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT LABEL IS INCORRECT Defect: It has been identified that during manufacturer an incorrect label indicating the maximum gross (GCW) carrying weight was installed. The current label indicates a maximum GCW of 6085 kg however the vehicle was certified to 6005 kg only. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject label replaced with one indicting the correct GCW.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: manufacturers weight label is incorrect.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject label with one indicting the correct GCW.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler may be included. Jeep estimates 107 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 H40 or the DVSA reference R/2009/030. 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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| Grand Cherokee, WranglerJeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery | Urgent | R/2026/029 | |
| WranglerWarning chime does not cancel | Low | R/2025/285 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2007/161 on 15 Feb 2008, for vehicle weight information is incorrect. The one launched after it was R/2010/041 on 23 Apr 2010, for fire may occur. You can also see every Jeep recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/030, launched 5 May 2009. 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.