Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2020/028: The Transmission Wiring Harness May Have Insufficient Clearance With The Catalytic…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 664
- vehicles in the UK
- V78
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 9 October 2017 and 28 March 2019. Insufficient clearance for the transmission wiring harness. The dealer will inspect the harness for damage and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient clearance for the transmission wiring harness.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER Defect: Insufficient clearance for the transmission wiring harness Remedy: Inspect the harness for damage and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the transmission wiring harness may have insufficient clearance with the catalytic converter.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the harness for damage and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 9 October 2017 and 28 March 2019 may be included. Jeep estimates 664 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 V78 or the DVSA reference R/2020/028. 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?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2019/176 on 25 Jun 2019, for the body control module software may allow the engine stop start system to operate outside…. The one launched after it was R/2020/169 on 29 Oct 2020, for the transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter. You can also see every Jeep recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/028, launched 28 February 2020. 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.