NHTSA Recall # | 107082 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V284000 |
MFG Compaign # | S39 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
Date of notification | 30/06/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/10/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/03/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/05/16 |
Report created | 11/05/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1029 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |