NHTSA Recall # | 120485 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V590000 |
MFG Compaign # | S63 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SEATS |
Date of notification | 03/10/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/07/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/02/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/08/16 |
Report created | 10/08/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1827 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 jeep cherokee vehicles manufactured july 29, 2013, to february 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. |
Consequence summary | Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during september 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall s63. |
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). |