Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2022/342: The Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System Module May Have Been Built…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- Z48
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 11 December 2017 and 26 September 2019. The Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module may have been built with a Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module that falsely reads pressure in the primary circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is the installation of new software to the HCU/ABS module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module may have been built with a Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module that falsely reads pressure in the primary circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module may have been built with a Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module that falsely reads pressure in the primary circuit. Defect: The Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module may have been built with a Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module that falsely reads pressure in the primary circuit. Remedy: The repair is the installation of new software to the HCU/ABS module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module may have been built with a Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU/ABS) Anti-lock Brake System module that falsely reads pressure in the primary circuit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is the installation of new software to the HCU/ABS module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee built between 11 December 2017 and 26 September 2019 may be included. Jeep estimates 1 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 Z48 or the DVSA reference R/2022/342. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2021/378 on 10 Nov 2021, for the fuel supply line connector may crack. The one launched after it was R/2023/202 on 10 Jul 2023, for the PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due…. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/342, launched 13 January 2023. 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.