Current Jeep Grand Cherokee recalled for 20th time
Cruise control software fault in problematic large SUV could cause “unexpected vehicle acceleration”The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been recalled yet again, this time due to a fault with its cruise control software that could cause the vehicle’s speed to lock or increase.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Australia has announced an extension of a safety recall for the smaller Jeep Cherokee, 2900 examples of which were recalled last week for the same issue.
In all, 4095 Grand Cherokees built between 2014 and 2018 are affected. The full list of vehicle identification numbers can be tracked here.
A further 1941 Chrysler 300s built between 2014 and 2018 are also wrapped up in the issue, as are hundreds more examples of the Dodge Journey people-mover built between 2014 and 2016.
“A fault in the Power Control Module (PCM) software may affect cruise control, potentially causing the vehicle speed to lock or unexpected vehicle acceleration,” said FCA.
“If the driver does not shift to neutral or apply the brakes to stop the vehicle this may pose an accident risk.”
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by FCA Australia via mail. Concerned owners can contact their local dealer or call 1300 133 079.
According to the ACCC’s Product Safety Australia website, this is the 20th safety recall for Jeep’s current, fourth-generation (WK2) Grand Cherokee since it was launched in 2011, easily making it Australia’s most recalled vehicle.
Since then the Grand Cherokee has undergone two major upgrades, most recently the MY17 version bringing a facelift and new transmission. Since then there have been four recalls.
The MY14 Grand Cherokee was subject to the most recalls and the current MY18 version has been recalled just twice (including this one and a tow bar recall) since its release in September 2017, so the design and build quality of the big Jeep appears to be improving.
Jeep Australia sold 2292 Grand Cherokees in the first half of this year -- down more than 18 per cent on the same period in 2017, when sales slumped by 16 per cent and when new Trailhawk and Trackhawk models joined a facelifted line-up.
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