Jeep Cherokee 2002-2007 (also posted in Club House)

Hello Mike K................

Not quite correct.................this is not getting ridiculous, it already is.

I had to make a two hundred mile round trip to get my tow bar inspected at my nearest dealer. Jeep would not accept anyone else doing the job.

Jeep have very clearly written to me with the information that "no aftermarket tow bars have been authorised by Jeep" . Bang up to date letter dated 31/12/14...from Dominic Wood, Customer Relations, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd.

What happens if I have the Tow Trust tow bar fitted and have it refused again by the dealer who will quote Jeep instructions.
 
Mike K

I think you may have mis-interpreted the information:

"As of the 1st of August 1998 all Passenger Carrying Vehicles up to 3500 kg Gross Vehicle Weight (M1 Vehicles) can only be fitted with European Type Approved towbars if the vehicle has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval. Non M1 vehicles, Light Commercial Vehicles and private imports from outside the EEC are not required to use Approved Towbars.

The Liberty, Patriot, and Cherokee have never been tested, and have not received (ECWVTA) certification."

It is the vehicle which requires certification, not the towbar - which makes the situation even more serious. The Tow-Trust towbar is excellent and meets the requirements. It is the car which does not
 
Clwch1 said:
Hello Mike K................

Not quite correct.................this is not getting ridiculous, it already is.

I had to make a two hundred mile round trip to get my tow bar inspected at my nearest dealer. Jeep would not accept anyone else doing the job.

Jeep have very clearly written to me with the information that "no aftermarket tow bars have been authorised by Jeep" . Bang up to date letter dated 31/12/14...from Dominic Wood, Customer Relations, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd.

What happens if I have the Tow Trust tow bar fitted and have it refused again by the dealer who will quote Jeep instructions.
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But Mike and Paul's jeeps have been back ( think I read of another too) and been "passed" by the Jeep dealer. If the gap is big enough there is no reason not to.
I'm starting to think if I get mine I'm not taking time off work to go to the dealer. They can come and bring their lollypop round if they want. I'll know I'm driving round with a towbar that's OK. Is there any contact between Jeep and Insurance? I'd send invoice/pictures to insurance if they want. Though I've just renewed and they never mentioned the recall.
 
Renney said:
But Mike and Paul's jeeps have been back ( think I read of another too) and been "passed" by the Jeep dealer. If the gap is big enough there is no reason not to.
I'm starting to think if I get mine I'm not taking time off work to go to the dealer. They can come and bring their lollypop round if they want. I'll know I'm driving round with a towbar that's OK. Is there any contact between Jeep and Insurance? I'd send invoice/pictures to insurance if they want. Though I've just renewed and they never mentioned the recall.
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Why worry the new Tow Trust bar does pass the test by a mile, the insurance company is happy.
Let Jeep recall again if they dare.
 
My insurance company are happy now i've told them I have a towbar which will pass safety recall.

Fitted towtrust bar ourselves this afternoon. Tough job with sone of the bolts, & a Dirty job but not complicated. So much clearance now

my only last hurdle to overcome is to take it back in on Friday for then to re-test. I'm only concerned as I failed last time and took if away to investigate options etc.

I've had so much back and forth, and everyone has different info. So its so hard.

While jeep are playing the none-approved card, I'm sure this is just to cover themselves, & because they don't really care.

I'll keep you posted.
 
I passed!!!!

We fitted our new tow trust towbar last weekend. Masses of clearance. Took about an hour, but passed with flying colours today
 
Has anyone had their Jeep tested at Lookers, Liverpool and if so what was the outcome ? As my nearest dealer I tried to get clarification from them with reference to the tow-sure bar but they are not being helpful at all. Has anyone in the midlands had their car approved with a tow-sure bar ?
 
Just wondering.....If someone has the Towtrust bar fitted and we know it exceeds the requirements why even bother going back to Jeep?
They don't really seem to know what's going on, they've passed some but don't do much with the information. What can happen by not going for them to "Approve " ?
 
I fitted the Tow Trust bar and that is it! Jeep has passed several tow bars from Tow Trust do they need to see all of them. No they do not, they know they will pass. Keep your Tow Trust bill with your service documents they may want to repay us !!!!!
 
reply to all concerned. It might seem ok to do your own thing but when it comes down to it and you need to make an insurance claim, will your company play ball or will they use a technicality and deem your policy to be void for either doing nothing, taking off the bar and fitting the tow trust bar, or fitting the tow trust bar and saying nothing. Can anyone advise of insurance companies who have no problems . Has anyone contacted their trading standards office ?
 
Well what a surprise. Took my Cherokee in today for its MOT compete with a tow bar which was already on the vehicle when I bought it a year ago. I got all bristly with them when they said they would do the recall. I said they mustn't touch the tow bar, not remove it and I would definite not sign a disclaimer. Well .... it passed and this was with a Witter removable tow bar. They reckon they had only had one fail. Good news as far as I'm concerned but the cynic in me now wonders if this is to save them replacing it at their cost as I see they are doing with those that fail.
 
Yep, I had an email and letter today asking me to tell them which dealership and what dates are convenient for me to have my towbar fitted free of charge.
 
Hi, new to the forum and to owning a Jeep and came across this thread.

Would anyone happen to have a copy of the email or letter referencing the new free tow bar fitment they could share so I can give my local dealer a ring armed with some ammunition, would be much appreciated!
 
Hi everyone, I been asked to check with you all regarding this issue as to whether any of you did NOT receive a recall letter from VOSA and thereby found out about it by chance or reading this forum. If this is the case please could you let me know, either by replying to this post or by PM -

Many thanks
 
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