Is the 2014 JEEP Grand Cherokee safe to drive?

The 2014 JEEP Grand Cherokee has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL recall for the 2014 JEEP Grand Cherokee? (Campaign #14V293000)

The accelerator pedal is a critical part that helps you control your vehicle's speed. In some 2014 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Cherokee models, this pedal can get stuck in a faulty mode that makes your vehicle keep accelerating even after you've taken your foot off the pedal. If this happens while you're driving, your vehicle could keep going faster than you want it to, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash. Your dealer will simply update the computer system that controls your vehicle's speed, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

NHTSA Campaign 14V293000 Recall Details

Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

What Happened

The accelerator pedal is a critical part that helps you control your vehicle's speed. In some 2014 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Jeep Cherokee models, this pedal can get stuck in a faulty mode that makes your vehicle keep accelerating even after you've taken your foot off the pedal.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens while you're driving, your vehicle could keep going faster than you want it to, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Free Fix

Your dealer will simply update the computer system that controls your vehicle's speed, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

Campaign 14V293000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Affected Vehicles