Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2015/218: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 2,201
- vehicles in the UK
- R27
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 4 January 2014 and 18 February 2015. Due to water ingress the tailgate power module may develop a short circuit. The dealer will check affected vehicles for water ingress and modules for corrosion. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to water ingress the tailgate power module may develop a short circuit. This may cause the module to fail and in extreme cases.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: Due to water ingress the tailgate power module may develop a short circuit. This may cause the module to fail and in extreme cases Remedy: Check affected vehicles for water ingress and modules for corrosion. Where necessary rectify water ingress replace power module and connectors and fit a power module water shield
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the module to fail and in extreme cases.
The Fix
The dealer will check affected vehicles for water ingress and modules for corrosion.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 4 January 2014 and 18 February 2015 may be included. Jeep estimates 2,201 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 R27 or the DVSA reference R/2015/218. 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/2015/192 on 6 Nov 2015, for unintended vehicle movement. The one launched after it was R/2016/021 on 18 Mar 2016, for inadvertent deployment of a front airbag. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/218, launched 6 February 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.