Jeep Avenger Recall R/2024/417: Jeep Avenger Steering Gear Pinion Safety Recall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 36
- vehicles in the UK
- 84B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Avenger vehicles built between 6 April 2024 and 6 June 2024. Some vehicles may have been fitted with a steering rack which does not conform to specification. The dealer will replace the steering rack. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been fitted with a steering rack which does not conform to specification. This can lead to the need for increased force to rotate the steering wheel and in a worst-case scenario the steering may lock causing a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Jeep Avenger Steering gear pinion safety recall Defect: Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a steering rack which does not conform to specification. This can lead to the need for increased force to rotate the steering wheel and in a worst-case scenario the steering may lock causing a crash. Remedy: Replace the steering rack.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the need for increased force to rotate the steering wheel and in a worst-case scenario the steering may lock causing a crash.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering rack.
Are You Affected?
Avenger built between 6 April 2024 and 6 June 2024 may be included. Jeep estimates 36 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 84B or the DVSA reference R/2024/417. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AvengerElectronic brake system (EBS) module | Urgent | R/2025/276 | |
| AvengerJeep Avenger 2025. brake pedal | Urgent | R/2025/518 | |
| AvengerJeep Avenger. Emissions recall. Stop&Start not functioning software update. r Switch Harness Failure | Low | R/2025/376 | |
| AvengerJeep Avenger fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/303 | |
| AvengerJeep Avenger all models 2023-2024. Front camera | Low | R/2024/431 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2024/431 on 21 Nov 2024, for jeep Avenger all models 2023-2024. Front camera. The one launched after it was R/2025/286 on 15 Jul 2025, for heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor inoperable. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/417, launched 17 December 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.