recall information
Recall number
REC-003559
PRA number
2014/14139
Campaign number
P31
Original published date
make and model information
Make
JEEP
Model
GRAND CHEROKEE
Affected units
423
What are the defects?
After the Adaptive Cruise Control has been overriden, the vehicle may experience unintended and continued acceleration.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs, it may may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle. This poses an accident hazard to the driver and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Chrysler Jeep will notify affected vehicle owners by letter. Customers will be able to take their vehicle to a Jeep dealership and recieve a software update. These repairs will be carried out free of charge.
Supplier details
Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd trading as Fiat Chrysler Group
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
