Jeep Recall 95V-193: Electrical system – fuses and circuit breakers

Affected: 1996 Jeep Cherokee, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Filed with NHTSA on October 11, 1995, covering about 32,000 vehicles.

The problem

The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center May have an improper clamp load.

The risk

Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment.

The fix

Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign95V-193 (95V193000)
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentElectrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Report dateOctober 11, 1995
Owners notifiedFebruary 20, 1996
Vehicles affected32,000
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the electrical system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 95V-193 repair free?

Yes. Jeep dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 32,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.