The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V287000·Announced 2016-05-11

Chrysler Recalls 2016 Jeep Cherokee Vehicles Due to Left Halfshaft Fracture Risk

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

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle shaft 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 September 30, 2015, and October 2, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the left 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. This defect is classified under Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left 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 — Jeep Cherokee
Hazard
Affected units
52

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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