The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V590000·Announced 2016-08-10

Jeep Cherokee Recall for Loose Seat Fasteners

Chrysler is recalling 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because seat fasteners may not be tightened correctly, increasing injury risk in 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 (seat fasteners) that increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured between July 29, 2013, and February 5, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where the seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, which increases the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash. This defect affects the mid and rear seat assemblies.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets free of charge. The recall was expected to begin during September 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 CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,827

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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