NHTSA recall campaign
16V284000
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)Reported2016-05-11Affected1,029 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2015, to March 22, 2016. The right halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.
Risk
A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S39.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryJeep
- Cherokee2016