Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2015/073: Electronic Stability Control May Become Disabled, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2015
- Launched
- 1,069
- vehicles in the UK
- P61
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 16 February 2010 and 19 July 2013. The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) may experience electrical interference (static) in the SCCM printed circuit board communication circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the Steering Column Control Module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) may experience electrical interference (static) in the SCCM printed circuit board communication circuit. This unintended electrical interference (static) can cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to become disabled and the ESC warning lamp to illuminate. A loss of ESC function during certain driving conditions could cause a crash without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MAY BECOME DISABLED Defect: The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) may experience electrical interference (static) in the SCCM printed circuit board communication circuit. This unintended electrical interference (static) can cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to become disabled and the ESC warning lamp to illuminate. A loss of ESC function during certain driving conditions could cause a crash without warning. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the Steering Column Control Module.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to become disabled and the ESC warning lamp to illuminate.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the Steering Column Control Module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 16 February 2010 and 19 July 2013 may be included. Jeep estimates 1,069 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 P61 or the DVSA reference R/2015/073. 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?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2015/074 on 21 Apr 2015, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2015/098 on 19 Jun 2015, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/073, launched 24 April 2015. 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.