Current Jeep Grand Cherokee Has Been Recalled 20 Times In Australia

The current Jeep Grand Cherokee has been recalled for the 20th time in Australia since launching in 2011, Motoring reports.

Most recently, the SUV has been recalled because of a fault with the cruise control software which may cause the speed to lock or increase. The issue stems from faulty Power Control Module software and “if the driver does not shift to neutral or apply the brakes to stop the vehicle, this may pose an accident risk,” FCA said in a statement.

In total, 4,095 examples of the Jeep Grand Cherokee built between 2014 and 2018 are embroiled in this recall. Just last week, the automaker issued an Australian recall of 2,900 Jeep Cherokees for exactly the same issue. Additionally, 1,941 Chrysler 300s constructed between 2014 and 2018 have also been called back.

In May, FCA issued a recall in the United States covering 4.8 million vehicles for the same cruise control issue as those affecting cars in Australia.

FCA appears far from rectifying the quality issues which have plagued its vehicles for years.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Product Safety website reveals that this is the 20th recall for the Grand Cherokee, making it the country’s most recalled vehicle.

The proliferation of Jeep Grand Cherokees in Australia is something FCA should be extremely worried about. As recent as late-April, the company was prompted to recall 2,350 Grand Cherokees across the country due to issues with towbar washers and bolts that could loosen the towbar and cause a trailer to detach.

Last year, the SUV was recalled due to a potentially faulty alternator.