Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2014/080: Possibility Of Unintended Acceleration, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 20
- vehicles in the UK
- P31
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 16 January 2014 and 17 April 2014. The Cruise Control may cause unintended continued vehicle acceleration after an accelerator pedal override manoeuvre. The dealer will reprogramme the Adaptive Cruise control (ACC) Module with new software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Cruise Control may cause unintended continued vehicle acceleration after an accelerator pedal override manoeuvre. As a result when the Cruise Control is set and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to accelerate more than the Cruise Control system would on its own; The vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION Defect: The Cruise Control may cause unintended continued vehicle acceleration after an accelerator pedal override manoeuvre. As a result when the Cruise Control is set and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to accelerate more than the Cruise Control system would on its own; The vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released. Remedy: Reprogramme the Adaptive Cruise control (ACC) Module with new software
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause unintended continued vehicle acceleration after an accelerator pedal override manoeuvre.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogramme the Adaptive Cruise control (ACC) Module with new software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 16 January 2014 and 17 April 2014 may be included. Jeep estimates 20 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 P31 or the DVSA reference R/2014/080. 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/2014/079 on 2 Sep 2014, for increased brake pedal application may be required. The one launched after it was R/2013/093 on 30 Sep 2014, for risk of fire. You can also see every Jeep recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/080, launched 2 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.