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Service bulletins for the 2016 Jeep Cherokee

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

450 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Recall U902022-11-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Emissions Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
31001222022-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Recall U902022-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Emissions Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
Recall2022-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Emissions Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
858132022-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. USE THREAD REPAIR TOOL FOR U90 OR UA3 EMISSIONS RECALL REPAIR
31001222022-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR; STRUCTURE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Recall U902022-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Emissions Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
Recall2022-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Emissions Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
858132022-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. USE THREAD REPAIR TOOL FOR U90 OR UA3 EMISSIONS RECALL REPAIR
90037832022-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STRUCTURE. Shifter - Automatic Transmission If a 2015 - 18MY KL ONLY is brought in with a ?Service Shifter? message on the cluster and/or the following DTCs are present indicating loss of communication with the shifter: U0103, U0103-87. Prior to beginning any repair, please call John Zbranchik at 248-576-0756 or Pablo Flores at 248-576-3972. If no reply contact Dil Weerasinha at 248-944-5967 or Jay Nagle 248-576-5657. If you are unable to contact any of the above, and all the DTCs related to loss of comm are STORED, first perform a vehicle scan with a wiTECH tool or similar and email the log to john.zbranchik@fcagroup.com and pablo.flores1@fcagroup.com. Ensure all stored DTCs in the vehicle are recorded in the log. Use the tool to clear all codes and ensure the ?Service Shifter? message does not return. If this is the first occurrence of this issue on this vehicle, do NOT replace the shifter at this time. If any DTCs related to loss of comm with the shifter are ACTIVE, a full bus log is highly desired. Please contact a regional tech representative to acquire this log. After the log is acquired, or if this is not feasible, check for loose/bent pins, spread terminals on both the male pin cavity in the shifter and the female connector from the body harness take out and all grounds. If no issues are found, replace the shifter and return it to the Quality Engineering Center (QEC).
90036632022-10-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Side Window Air Deflectors There is a new (side window) deflector kit P/N released for Cherokee. P/N 82215206 is coded with usage on black trim models (sales code +MMF). Kit P/N for "bright" trim usage should be 82213940AB (sales code +MMP). Please make sure parts personnel understand the distinction between the 2 different applications before ordering.
90037892022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. KL Gear Shift Module For 2015-2018 KL ONLY, if vehicle DTC Code P1C86-1D (PRNDL Display Current out of Range) is verified as either stored or active please contact Pablo Flores in FCA Chassis Engineering at cell (248) 979-7062. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. For additional repair see NOTES below: NOTE 1: If DTC P1C86-1D is still active after inspecting harness connections from Service Procedure (STEP 2). DO NOT replace SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. Instead, replace PRNDM bezel only. NOTE 2: After replacing PRNDL Assembly, clear DTCs and check to confirm DTC does not return. Please return parts back to FCA Engineering if PRNDM is deemed non-functional after performing this Tech Tip. For 2015-2018 KL ONLY; If vehicle DTC Code P1C86-1D (PRNDL Display Current out of Range) is verified as either stored or active please contact Pablo Flores in FCA Chassis Engineering at cell (248) 979- 7062. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. For additional repair see NOTES below: NOTE 1: If DTC P1C86-1D is still active after inspecting harness connections from Service Procedure (STEP 2). DO NOT replace SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. Instead, replace PRNDM bezel only. NOTE 2: After replacing PRNDL Assembly, clear DTCs and check to confirm DTC does not return. Please return parts back.
68264880A2022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Parts.
21014172022-10-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic and Shift Enhancements AN-K4-21-20170811 Refer to China Joint Venture (JV) released document AN-K4-21-20170811, for details on this service action.
90035792022-10-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) For PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY: Prior to replacing ORC part numbers, please contact FCA engineering if ANY of the following Diagnostic trouble codes are Stored or Active in the ORC module: DTC: B223D-00 - OCM DTC Present DTC: B0050-13 - Driver Seatbelt Sensor-Circuit Open DTC: B0052-13 - Passenger Seatbelt Sensor-Circuit Open DTC: B00B5-13 - Driver Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor-Circuit Open DTC: B00C5-13 - Passenger Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor-Circuit Open DTC: B0028-13 - Right Side Seat Deployment Squib 1-Circuit Open DTC: B0020-13 - Left Side Seat Deployment Squib 1-Circuit Open Execute DealerCONNECT / TechCONNECT Diagnostic Procedures to assess potential defects to devices connected to the ORC Module depending on the active or stored Diagnostic Trouble Code. If no defects are detected, verify wiring connectivity between the ORC Module and the component associated with the Diagnostic Trouble Code. Investigate connector pins and wire harness terminals for bent,corroded,or spread conditions. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with repair. FCA Engineering Contacts: Jay Nagle (ORC Module, Driver/passenger seat track position sensor, OCM for PF, KL or UF Vehicles ONLY) @ cell (248) 576-5657
S132022-10-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Flat Tow Owner Addendum Card
23015162022-10-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Water On Front Carpet Or In Rocker Side Sill This bulletin involves visually inspecting the sealer on the engine bulkhead area and water testing to diagnose leak path. Then repairing body seam leaks with sealer. The customer may describe damp or wet carpet in the front footwell or in the rocker sill. This condition is primarily found on the left side but may be on the right (Fig. 1) or both footwells. The cause of this leak may be due to a sealant void on the body seam, allowing water to enter the vehicle interior.
2301516REVA2022-10-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Water On Front Carpet Or In Rocker Side Sill This bulletin involves visually inspecting the sealer on the engine bulkhead area and water testing to diagnose leak path. Then repairing body seam leaks with sealer. The customer may describe damp or wet carpet in the front footwell or in the rocker sill. This condition is primarily found on the left side but may be on the right (Fig. 1) or both footwells. The cause of this leak may be due to a sealant void on the body seam, allowing water to enter the vehicle interior.
08022162022-10-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Accessory Kit to Enhance Flat Tow Performance The customer may describe that their vehicle shakes or bounces while being flat towed. Only perform this repair procedure if the customer?s VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list. Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs or symptom conditions, other than the ones listed above are present, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
23-015-162022-10-24. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Water On Front Carpet Or In Rocker Side Sill This bulletin involves visually inspecting the sealer on the engine bulkhead area and water testing to diagnose leak path. Then repairing body seam leaks with sealer. The customer may describe damp or wet carpet in the front footwell or in the rocker sill. This condition is primarily found on the left side but may be on the right (Fig. 1) or both footwells. The cause of this leak may be due to a sealant void on the body seam, allowing water to enter the vehicle interior.
21-001-162022-10-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. 2.4L Engine (Sales Code ED6/ED8) Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the TCM memory: · P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: · ** 5-4 coast down transmission shift quality enhancement.** · Less than desired low speed drivability and response to accelerator pedal input. · Less than desired transmission shift quality. · Transmission is slow to upshift after releasing the accelerator pedal. 3.2L Engine (Sales Code EHK) Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the TCM memory: · P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: · ** 5-4 coast down transmission shift quality enhancement.** · Less than desired low speed drivability and response to accelerator pedal input. · Less than desired transmission shift quality. · Less than optimal transmission shift timing, driving up and down hills. · Less than desired Engine Stop/Start re-engagement or smoothness. · Transmission is slow to upshift after releasing the accelerator pedal.
08-038-162022-10-24. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Electronic Parking Brake Module Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) module software. The customer may describe the EPB does not engage with the ?Auto Apply? feature selected.
08-037-162022-10-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. Flash: Electronic Parking Brake Module Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) module software. The customer may describe the EPB does not engage with the ?Auto Apply? feature selected.
W202022-10-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Powertrain Control Module.
S19080001022022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings

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