Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2014/139: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Nov 2014
- Launched
- 3,250
- vehicles in the UK
- P36
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 5 January 2010 and 11 December 2013. The wiring to the vanity light within the sun visor may sustain damage during maintenance procedures on the visor or the vehicle's headlining. The dealer will fit new wiring guides to all affected vehicles and repair wiring where damage is present. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring to the vanity light within the sun visor may sustain damage during maintenance procedures on the visor or the vehicle's headlining. Damaged wiring could be a risk of fire plus the vanity light my not operate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: On affected vehicles it is possible that the wiring to the vanity light within the sun visor may sustain damage during maintenance procedures on the visor or the vehicle's headlining. Damaged wiring could be a risk of fire plus the vanity light my not operate. Remedy: Fit new wiring guides to all affected vehicles and repair wiring where damage is present.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new wiring guides to all affected vehicles and repair wiring where damage is present.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee built between 5 January 2010 and 11 December 2013 may be included. Jeep estimates 3,250 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 P36 or the DVSA reference R/2014/139. 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/2014/133 on 5 Nov 2014, for brake pedal may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2014/166 on 12 Dec 2014, for rear suspension may detach. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/139, launched 7 November 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.