Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2020/169: The Transmission Harness May Have Insufficient Clearance To The Catalytic Converter, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 547
- vehicles in the UK
- W19
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 25 January 2019 and 28 January 2020. Insufficient clearance between transmission harness and catalytic convertor. The dealer will inspect the transmission wiring harness reposition harness or replace if heat damaged. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient clearance between transmission harness and catalytic convertor.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TRANSMISSION HARNESS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER Defect: Insufficient clearance between transmission harness and catalytic convertor. Remedy: Inspect the transmission wiring harness reposition harness or replace if heat damaged.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the transmission wiring harness reposition harness or replace if heat damaged.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 25 January 2019 and 28 January 2020 may be included. Jeep estimates 547 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 W19 or the DVSA reference R/2020/169. 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/2020/028 on 28 Feb 2020, for the transmission wiring harness may have insufficient clearance with the catalytic…. The one launched after it was R/2021/029 on 19 Feb 2021, for a possible loss of motive power or park function due to wear in the power transfer unit. You can also see every Jeep recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/169, launched 29 October 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.