Jeep Cherokee recall: Headlight directional control may fail
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The Body Control Module (BCM) may have incorrect headlamp levelling parameters. This can result in headlamp levelling switch operation being the opposite of the headlamp directional movement desired. This could cause a crash without warning.
- What to do
- Contact a Jeep dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and the headlamp levelling parameters will be reprogrammed within the BCM.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The Body Control Module (BCM) may have incorrect headlamp levelling parameters. This can result in headlamp levelling switch operation being the opposite of the headlamp directional movement desired. This could cause a crash without warning.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and the headlamp levelling parameters will be reprogrammed within the BCM.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 10 Sep 2013 | 6 Aug 2015 | 17 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 26 August 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.