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Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V686000·Announced 2016-09-23

Jeep Recalls 2017 Grand Cherokee for Loose Rear Tow Hook Bracket

Chrysler is recalling 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles because the rear tow hook bracket may be loose, posing a crash risk if it detaches.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component that may detach, creating a risk of crash or loss of control, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured between August 8, 2016, and August 16, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose.

If the tow bracket is loose, it may detach from the vehicle while being driven, potentially becoming a road hazard. Additionally, if the bracket detaches during a vehicle recovery operation, there may be a loss of control of the towed vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will confirm that both tow hook bracket bolts are properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 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 — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
100

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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