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Vehicle recall R/2004/016

Jeep Cherokee recall: Possible separation of front suspension ball joint

DVSA recall R/2004/016 names the Jeep Cherokee. It was launched 1 June 2004. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2004/016
Launched
1 June 2004
Issued by
JEEP
Manufacturer reference
C36
Vehicles
7,129 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Water may enter the front suspension ball joints this can cause the ball joint to corrode and separate.

The fix

Replace any corroded ball joints and fit dirt/water shields to all vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Jeep Cherokeenot recorded7,129
Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

  • R/2003/020 Possible loss of brake servo assistance 4 August 2003, Jeep Cherokee
  • R/2003/019 Possible loss of brake servo assistance 4 August 2003, Jeep Cherokee
  • R/2002/116 Possible loss of servo assistance 29 November 2002, Jeep Cherokee
  • R/2001/166 Front brake rotors (discs) may fail. 19 August 2002, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • R/2001/156 Instrument panel cover concern 12 April 2002, Jeep Cherokee
  • R/2006/150 Engine may cut out and or fail to restart 15 December 2006, Jeep Cherokee

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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