Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2014/166: Rear Suspension May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 206
- vehicles in the UK
- P37
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 21 May 2014 and 6 June 2014. One or more of the rear suspension shock absorbers may break at one of the shock absorber attachment points. The dealer will check date code of shock absorber fitted and where applicable replace shock absorber. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or more of the rear suspension shock absorbers may break at one of the shock absorber attachment points. A partially detached rear suspension shock absorber(s) could cause damage to other rear chassis/suspension components rear brake pipe damage and/or damage to the rear tyre/s increasing the risk of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SUSPENSION MAY DETACH Defect: One or more of the rear suspension shock absorbers may break at one of the shock absorber attachment points. A partially detached rear suspension shock absorber(s) could cause damage to other rear chassis/suspension components rear brake pipe damage and/or damage to the rear tyre/s increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Check date code of shock absorber fitted and where applicable replace shock absorber
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage to other rear chassis/suspension components rear brake pipe damage and/or damage to the rear tyre/s increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix
The dealer will check date code of shock absorber fitted and where applicable replace shock absorber.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 21 May 2014 and 6 June 2014 may be included. Jeep estimates 206 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 P37 or the DVSA reference R/2014/166. 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/2014/139 on 7 Nov 2014, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2014/168 on 9 Jan 2015, for vehicle may become unstable. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/166, launched 12 December 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.