Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2016/215: Vehicle May Roll Away, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 4,621
- vehicles in the UK
- S49
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 13 January 2013 and 21 December 2015. The electronic shift lever on about 210000 of the above vehicles may allow a roll away condition if the vehicle,s engine is left running the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the ,PARK, position before exiting the vehicle. The dealer will install on affected vehicles new software which includes an ,Auto Park, feature. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electronic shift lever on about 210000 of the above vehicles may allow a roll away condition if the vehicle,s engine is left running the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the ,PARK, position before exiting the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY Defect: The electronic shift lever on about 210000 of the above vehicles may allow a roll away condition if the vehicle�s engine is left running the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the �PARK� position before exiting the vehicle. Remedy: On affected vehicles new software will be installed which includes an �Auto Park� feature. A handbook addendum leaflet will also be provided.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may roll away.
The Fix
The dealer will install on affected vehicles new software which includes an ,Auto Park, feature. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee built between 13 January 2013 and 21 December 2015 may be included. Jeep estimates 4,621 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 S49 or the DVSA reference R/2016/215. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee, WranglerJeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery | Urgent | R/2026/029 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L diesel. Loss of crankshaft reference position. Software update | Urgent | R/2025/485 | |
| 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/2015/193 on 29 Sep 2016, for possible loss of vehicle safety features. The one launched after it was R/2016/208 on 12 Oct 2016, for airbag circuit may be compromised. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/215, launched 7 October 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.