Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2016/026: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 1,115
- vehicles in the UK
- R67
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 18 February 2015 and 9 September 2015. Water intrusion into the power liftgate module electrical connectors can lead to corrosion and higher resistance. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected. The vehicles will be inspected for evidence of water intrusion and electrical connector corrosion. The vehicle will be repaired to eliminate the possibility of further water intrusion. On vehicles found with corrosion in the power liftgate module electrical connectors the module and electrical connectors will be replaced. All the vehicles will receive a power liftgate module water shield. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water intrusion into the power liftgate module electrical connectors can lead to corrosion and higher resistance. This condition can cause the module to become inoperative and/or cause a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Water intrusion into the power liftgate module electrical connectors can lead to corrosion and higher resistance. This condition can cause the module to become inoperative and/or cause a fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected. The vehicles will be inspected for evidence of water intrusion and electrical connector corrosion. The vehicle will be repaired to eliminate the possibility of further water intrusion. On vehicles found with corrosion in the power liftgate module electrical connectors the module and electrical connectors will be replaced. All the vehicles will receive a power liftgate module water shield.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to corrosion and higher resistance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected. The vehicles will be inspected for evidence of water intrusion and electrical connector corrosion. The vehicle will be repaired to eliminate the possibility of further water intrusion. On vehicles found with corrosion in the power liftgate module electrical connectors the module and electrical connectors will be replaced. All the vehicles will receive a power liftgate module water shield.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 18 February 2015 and 9 September 2015 may be included. Jeep estimates 1,115 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 R67 or the DVSA reference R/2016/026. 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/2016/021 on 18 Mar 2016, for inadvertent deployment of a front airbag. The one launched after it was R/2016/163 on 26 Aug 2016, for headlight directional control may fail. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/026, launched 18 March 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.