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Jeep Cherokee Recall 18V917: Gauges and warning chimes may fail, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 18V917, reported December 20, 2018, 52 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The instrument cluster in certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may fail, so warning chimes, messages, and gauges may not activate. Without these alerts, the driver may not receive important vehicle information, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the instrument cluster and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall number UC4.

Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your Cherokee is affected, and schedule a free inspection with an authorized dealer if it is.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V917Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The instrument cluster may fail resulting in a lack of activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges.
Risk
Without the activation of warning chimes, messages, and gauges to provide vehicle information to the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UC4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Cherokee2019