Jeep Dodge Durango: Vehicle Short Causing Can-c Bus To Stop Communicating

Recall Summary Jeep and Dodge vehicles (specific models: Jeep Grand Cherokee and Durango) are being recalled because an electrical short can interrupt communication with the cruise control system. If this short occurs while cruise control is active and requesting power, the vehicle may maintain its speed or accelerate unexpectedly. The fix involves checking and reprogramming the engine control software in affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

JEEP

Product

Vehicles: JEEP DODGE DURANGO, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Units affected: 682

Reason

A short in the vehicle causing the CAN-C bus to stop communicating while the cruise control is active and the vehicle speed is below the set speed such that the cruise control system is requesting positive torque at the exact moment of the short it is possible for a positive torque request to be locked on the PCM. This may result in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating. Remedy: Inspect the software level of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and if necessary reprogram the PCM

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-08-24

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9a6a7be2-7815-4fe9-99cf-0cb2db4a49e9