Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2024/149: Reverse Lamp Height, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 4 Jun 2024
- Launched
- 452
- vehicles in the UK
- Y02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 25 July 2013 and 26 December 2017. Built with a specific suspension package the reverse lamps may be above the UN ECE 48.04 height requirement. The dealer will install the reverse lamp in accordance with the UN ECE 48.04 height requirement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Built with a specific suspension package the reverse lamps may be above the UN ECE 48.04 height requirement.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Reverse lamp height Defect: On certain vehicles built with a specific suspension package the reverse lamps may be above the UN ECE 48.04 height requirement. Remedy: Install the reverse lamp in accordance with the UN ECE 48.04 height requirement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: reverse lamp height.
The Fix
The dealer will install the reverse lamp in accordance with the UN ECE 48.04 height requirement.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 25 July 2013 and 26 December 2017 may be included. Jeep estimates 452 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 Y02 or the DVSA reference R/2024/149. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CherokeeTwo speed power transfer unit failure. Loss of power | Urgent | R/2026/138 | |
| CherokeeJeep Cherokee 2014-2014 Power liftgate module | Urgent | R/2024/230 | |
| CherokeeThe Power Transfer Unit (PTU) may allow relative movement between the input splines and the transmission output shaft | Low | R/2023/196 | |
| CherokeeA possible loss of motive power or park function due to wear in the power transfer unit | Urgent | R/2021/029 | |
| Cherokee, LibertyRear lower control arm may experience excessive corrosion | Book soon | R/2018/202 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2024/159 on 30 May 2024, for windscreen defrost. The one launched after it was R/2024/230 on 14 Jun 2024, for jeep Cherokee 2014-2014 Power liftgate module. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/149, launched 4 June 2024. 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.