Vehicle recall R/2018/189

Jeep Cherokee recall: Vehicle short causing can-c bus to stop communicating

DVSA recall R/2018/189 names the Jeep Cherokee. It was launched 24 August 2018. It covers vehicles built 27 February 2013 to 5 January 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/189
Launched: 24 August 2018
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: U63
Vehicles: 80 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A short in the vehicle causing the CAN-C bus to stop communicating while the cruise control is active and the vehicle speed is below the set speed such that the cruise control system is requesting positive torque at the exact moment of the short it is possible for a positive torque request to be locked on the PCM. This may result in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

The fix

Inspect the software level of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and if necessary reprogram the PCM

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Cherokee	27 February 2013 to 5 January 2018	80

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/202 Rear lower control arm may experience excessive corrosion 24 August 2018, Jeep Cherokee
R/2017/056 Transaxle wiring has been incorrectly fitted 31 March 2017, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade
R/2016/288 Seat may not perform correctly in a collision 27 January 2017, Jeep Cherokee
R/2016/163 Headlight directional control may fail 26 August 2016, Jeep Cherokee
R/2016/121 Centre rear seat belt retractor may not comply with requirements 12 August 2016, Jeep Cherokee
R/2016/026 Fire may occur 18 March 2016, 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.

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