Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee Recall R/2015/193: Possible Loss Of Vehicle Safety Features, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 10,511
- vehicles in the UK
- P41
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Commander, Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 11 February 2004 and 18 October 2007. The ignition switch may unintentionally change position while driving. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the ignition switch and lock cylinder. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ignition switch may unintentionally change position while driving. This may result in a loss of engine power power steering assist power brake assist or disable the airbag function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE SAFETY FEATURES Defect: The ignition switch may unintentionally change position while driving. This may result in a loss of engine power power steering assist power brake assist or disable the airbag function. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the ignition switch and lock cylinder
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of engine power power steering assist power brake assist or disable the airbag function.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the ignition switch and lock cylinder.
Are You Affected?
Commander, Grand Cherokee built between 11 February 2004 and 18 October 2007 may be included. Jeep estimates 10,511 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 P41 or the DVSA reference R/2015/193. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| 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/2016/163 on 26 Aug 2016, for headlight directional control may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/215 on 7 Oct 2016, for vehicle may roll away. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/193, launched 29 September 2016. 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.