Chrysler Cherokee recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Chrysler Cherokee from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Centre rear seat belt retractor may not comply

    Reported August 12, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/12115 vehicles affected

    The centre rear seat belt retractor may not comply with regulations. It will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS
    Defect
    The centre rear belt retractor may not comply with regulations.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace centre rear belt retractor.

  2. Vehicle electronic systems may be accessed unlawfully

    Reported October 30, 2015Model years 2012–2015DVSA recall R/2015/191144 vehicles affected

    Computer-controlled electronic systems may be at risk of unauthorised access, which could affect vehicle behaviour. A dealer will update the software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MAY MALFUNCTION
    Defect
    On vehicles with Uconnect 8.4� screen radio the computer-controlled electronic systems may be at risk of unauthorized and/or unlawful access which may affect vehicle behaviour.
    Remedy
    Update software on affected vehicles

  3. Steering column performance in an impact may be compromised

    Reported August 6, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/081200 vehicles affected

    A rivet in the steering column may be missing or incorrectly installed, which could compromise column performance in an impact. The rivet will be checked and fitted or replaced as needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING COLUMN PERFORMANCE DURING AN IMPACT MAY BE COMPROMISED
    Defect
    Because a rivet may be either missing or incorrectly installed in the steering column in the event of an impact the steering column performance could be compromised.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary install a missing rivet or replace an incorrectly installed rivet.

  4. Parking brake lever may lose effectiveness

    Reported January 9, 2009DVSA recall R/2008/1681,668 vehicles affected

    The parking brake lever clutch drum may distort, reducing brake effectiveness and allowing the vehicle to move while parked. The parking brake lever assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARK BRAKE MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE
    Defect
    It has been identified that the parking brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. This could result in the vehicle moving inadvertently when parked.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake lever assembly replaced.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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