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SevereNHTSA·16V249000·Announced 2016-04-27

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall for Brake Shift Interlock Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles because a loose electrical connection in the brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may cause the transmission to lock in Park or Neutral.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the transmission may lock in Park or Neutral, potentially rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic and increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured between May 15, 2015, and February 19, 2016. The recall involves approximately 32,384 vehicles.

The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection, which could result in a loss of solenoid function. If this occurs, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop. This could render the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Transmission / Shifter
Hazard
Affected units
32,384

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GRAND CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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