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Jeep Avenger recalled over a steering defect

Steering or suspension

Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a steering rack which does not conform to specification. This can lead to the need for increased force to rotate the steering wheel and in a worst-case scenario the steering may lock causing a crash.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Avenger

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 06/04/2024 – 06/06/2024
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 84B

What to do now

The defect affects steering or suspension, which could make the vehicle hard to control.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to loss of control.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/417). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a steering rack which does not conform to specification. This can lead to the need for increased force to rotate the steering wheel and in a worst-case scenario the steering may lock causing a crash.

Defect

Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a steering rack which does not conform to specification. This can lead to the need for increased force to rotate the steering wheel and in a worst-case scenario the steering may lock causing a crash.

Remedy

Replace the steering rack.

Models

Avenger

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Jeep Avenger being recalled?

The defect affects steering or suspension, which could make the vehicle hard to control. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to loss of control.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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