NHTSA Recall # | 148764 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V657000 |
MFG Compaign # | W81 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2021 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Date of notification | 30/10/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/06/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/06/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/10/20 |
Report created | 27/10/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 698 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2021 jeep cherokee latitude and jeep cherokee limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving. |
Consequence summary | A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2020. Owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is w81. Note: owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed. |
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). |