Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2024/196: Front Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Jun 2024
- Launched
- 66
- vehicles in the UK
- 10B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 3 December 2020 and 30 May 2023. The Upper Control Arm (UCA) pinch bolts may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. The dealer will replace the Upper Control Arm (UCA) pinch bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Upper Control Arm (UCA) pinch bolts may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. A damaged pinch bolt may break and result in the loss of clamp load between the UCA ball joint and the knuckle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Front upper control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolts Defect: On affected vehicles the Upper Control Arm (UCA) pinch bolts may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. A damaged pinch bolt may break and result in the loss of clamp load between the UCA ball joint and the knuckle. Remedy: Replacement of the Upper Control Arm (UCA) pinch bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front upper control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolts.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the Upper Control Arm (UCA) pinch bolts.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee built between 3 December 2020 and 30 May 2023 may be included. Jeep estimates 66 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 10B or the DVSA reference R/2024/196. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee, WranglerJeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery | Urgent | R/2026/029 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L diesel. Loss of crankshaft reference position. Software update | Urgent | R/2025/485 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee 2023-2024. 2nd row head restraints | Low | R/2025/384 | |
| Grand CherokeeHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor inoperable | Low | R/2025/286 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee steering column control module (SCCM) internal failure | Urgent | R/2024/330 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2024/187 on 28 Jun 2024, for high pressure fuel pump. The one launched after it was R/2024/287 on 22 Aug 2024, for jeep Wrangler 2016 (JK) Airbag clockspring. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/196, launched 28 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.