Vehicle recall R/2024/230

Jeep Cherokee recall: 2014-2014 Power tailgate module

DVSA recall R/2024/230 names the Jeep Cherokee. It was launched 14 June 2024. It covers vehicles built 27 February 2013 to 9 September 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/230
Launched: 14 June 2024
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: 49A
Vehicles: 3,316 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the power tailgate control module may experience a short circuit. An electrical short in the power tailgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

The fix

Relocate the power tailgate module to the D Pillar and install water barrier/curtain

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 9 September 2015	3,316

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Other recalls for these models

R/2024/149 Reverse lamp height 4 June 2024, Jeep Cherokee
R/2023/196 The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) may allow relative movement between the input splines and the transmission output shaft 4 August 2023, Jeep Cherokee
R/2026/138 Two speed power transfer unit failure. Loss of power. 26 June 2026, Jeep Cherokee
R/2021/029 A possible loss of motive power or park function due to wear in the power transfer unit 19 February 2021, Jeep Cherokee
R/2018/202 Rear lower control arm may experience excessive corrosion 24 August 2018, Jeep Cherokee
R/2018/189 Vehicle short causing can-c bus to stop communicating 24 August 2018, 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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