Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2010/219: Windscreen Wipers May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2011
- Launched
- 23
- vehicles in the UK
- K24
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 19 May 2008 and 28 June 2008. The windscreen wiper motor may fail without warning. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the wiper motor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The windscreen wiper motor may fail without warning. This could result in a reduction of the driver's visibility under certain operating conditions and ultimately cause a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY FAIL Defect: The windscreen wiper motor may fail without warning. This could result in a reduction of the driver's visibility under certain operating conditions and ultimately cause a collision. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the wiper motor.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a reduction of the driver's visibility under certain operating conditions and ultimately cause a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the wiper motor.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 19 May 2008 and 28 June 2008 may be included. Jeep estimates 23 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 K24 or the DVSA reference R/2010/219. 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/2010/105 on 4 Oct 2010, for front suspension arm may seperate. The one launched after it was R/2010/225 on 18 Mar 2011, for brakes may fail. You can also see every Jeep recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/219, launched 18 February 2011. 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.