Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee Recall R/2013/093: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 33,053
- vehicles in the UK
- N45 & N46
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee, Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 1 January 1992 and 9 August 2007. If the vehicle is involved in a rear end collision then it is possible that the fuel tank could be damaged. The recall notice sets out the repair. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the vehicle is involved in a rear end collision then it is possible that the fuel tank could be damaged. This can then result in a fuel leak which if in the presence of an ignition source then a vehicle fire could ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: If the vehicle is involved in a rear end collision then it is possible that the fuel tank could be damaged. This can then result in a fuel leak which if in the presence of an ignition source then a vehicle fire could ensue. Remedy: Not stated
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice sets out the repair.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee, Grand Cherokee built between 1 January 1992 and 9 August 2007 may be included. Jeep estimates 33,053 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 N45 & N46 or the DVSA reference R/2013/093. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| CherokeeTwo speed power transfer unit failure. Loss of power | Urgent | R/2026/138 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2014/080 on 2 Sep 2014, for possibility of unintended acceleration. The one launched after it was R/2014/132 on 5 Nov 2014, for indicators may not function correctly. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/093, launched 30 September 2014. 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.