Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2016/288: Seat May Not Perform Correctly In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 30
- vehicles in the UK
- S63
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 26 July 2013 and 5 February 2016. Front and/or rear seats may have been fitted with incorrectly tightened fasteners. The dealer will replace affected seat assemblies. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front and/or rear seats may have been fitted with incorrectly tightened fasteners. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY IN A COLLISION Defect: Front and/or rear seats may have been fitted with incorrectly tightened fasteners. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision. Remedy: Replace affected seat assemblies.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat may not perform correctly in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will replace affected seat assemblies.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 26 July 2013 and 5 February 2016 may be included. Jeep estimates 30 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 S63 or the DVSA reference R/2016/288. 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/2016/280 on 23 Dec 2016, for airbag and/or pretensioner may fail to deploy in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2017/042 on 31 Mar 2017, for airbag circuit may be compromised. You can also see every Jeep recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/288, launched 27 January 2017. 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.