Jeep Cherokee, Renegade Recall R/2017/056: Transaxle Wiring Has Been Incorrectly Fitted, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 1,418
- vehicles in the UK
- S55
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee, Renegade vehicles built between 14 December 2012 and 31 October 2014. The transaxle wiring harness may have been built with insufficient wire terminal crimp(s). The dealer will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The transaxle wiring harness may have been built with insufficient wire terminal crimp(s). This may cause the transmission to select neutral.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TRANSAXLE WIRING HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY FITTED Defect: The transaxle wiring harness may have been built with insufficient wire terminal crimp(s). This may cause the transmission to select neutral. Remedy: Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). Where necessary the transaxle range sensor wire harness replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the transmission to select neutral.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee, Renegade built between 14 December 2012 and 31 October 2014 may be included. Jeep estimates 1,418 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 S55 or the DVSA reference R/2017/056. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Compass, RenegadeIncorrect tyre size data on Certificate of Conformity (CoC) | Book soon | R/2024/184 | |
| RenegadeCatalyst efficiency | Low | R/2023/286 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2017/042 on 31 Mar 2017, for airbag circuit may be compromised. The one launched after it was R/2017/099 on 31 Mar 2017, for side window airbags may fail to deploy. You can also see every Jeep recall, the Jeep Renegade recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/056, launched 31 March 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.