Jeep Grand Cherokee: Vehicle May Roll Away

Recall Summary About 4,621 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles have an electronic shift lever that may not properly engage the parking brake, which could allow the vehicle to roll away if the engine is running and the transmission isn't in Park. Jeep will install updated software with an "Auto Park" feature and provide a handbook addendum to affected vehicle owners in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
JEEP
Product
Vehicles: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Units affected: 4,621
Reason
The electronic shift lever on about 210000 of the above vehicles may allow a roll away condition if the vehicle�s engine is left running the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the �PARK� position before exiting the vehicle. Remedy: On affected vehicles new software will be installed which includes an �Auto Park� feature. A handbook addendum leaflet will also be provided.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2016-10-07
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/eca99112-d658-4725-aa19-82af09465c58