Jeep Renegade Recall R/2023/286: Catalyst Efficiency, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- U90
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Renegade vehicles built between 19 July 2014 and 5 October 2016. The tailpipe emission standards are exceeded due to a loss of catalyst CO/NOx conversion efficiency as a result of the catalyst operating at high temperatures. The dealer will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software and a new catalytic converter fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tailpipe emission standards are exceeded due to a loss of catalyst CO/NOx conversion efficiency as a result of the catalyst operating at high temperatures.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Catalyst efficiency Defect: On affected vehicles the tailpipe emission standards are exceeded due to a loss of catalyst CO/NOx conversion efficiency as a result of the catalyst operating at high temperatures. Remedy: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software will be updated and a new catalytic converter fitted.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: catalyst efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software and a new catalytic converter fitted. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Renegade built between 19 July 2014 and 5 October 2016 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 U90 or the DVSA reference R/2023/286. 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/2023/278 on 17 Nov 2023, for on affected vehicles the rear coil springs may not have been installed correctly which may…. The one launched after it was R/2023/327 on 18 Dec 2023, for high voltage battery homologation label. You can also see every Jeep recall, the Jeep Renegade recall history and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/286, launched 22 November 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.