The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V284000·Announced 2016-05-11

2016 Jeep Cherokee Recall for Right Halfshaft Fracture Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because the right halfshaft may fracture without warning, increasing crash risk.

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 (halfshaft fracture) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured between October 3, 2015, and March 22, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where the right halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured, causing it to fracture without warning.

A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right halfshaft free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain
Hazard
Affected units
1,029

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)

  • CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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