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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V545000
Report Received Date: 2016-07-20T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer hitch assembly may separate from vehicle
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 8,581

Details

MFR Campaign Number: S62
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 86.17

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SID: row-icu8.7k4h_n995
NHTSA ID: 16V545000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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