Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #16V545000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V545000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2015-2016 jeep renegade vehicles manufactured august 25, 2014, to june 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package Includes 8,581 affected units, Trailer Hitch Assembly May Separate From Vehicle, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 jeep renegade vehicles manufactured august 25, 2014, to june 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jeep renegade vehicles manufactured august 25, 2014, to june 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. the trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. the recall began on october 13, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s62.