Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2013/151: Instrument Cluster May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2014
- Launched
- 349
- vehicles in the UK
- N58
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 8 January 2013 and 20 August 2013. The vehicle may experience an instrument cluster blackout a loss of warning light illumination and/or a loss of ABS/electronic stability control system function. The dealer will check and tighten the alternator ground wire. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle may experience an instrument cluster blackout a loss of warning light illumination and/or a loss of ABS/electronic stability control system function. The loss of instrument cluster illumination and/or ABS function during certain driving conditions may cause a crash without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY FAIL Defect: The vehicle may experience an instrument cluster blackout a loss of warning light illumination and/or a loss of ABS/electronic stability control system function. The loss of instrument cluster illumination and/or ABS function during certain driving conditions may cause a crash without warning. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogram the instrument cluster and ABS module. Check and tighten the alternator ground wire
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a crash without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will check and tighten the alternator ground wire. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee built between 8 January 2013 and 20 August 2013 may be included. Jeep estimates 349 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 N58 or the DVSA reference R/2013/151. 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/2013/120 on 31 Oct 2013, for inadvertent deployment of airbags. The one launched after it was R/2014/033 on 11 May 2014, for daytime running lamp functions incorrectly when indicator is activated. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/151, launched 7 March 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.