The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V657000·Announced 2020-10-27

2021 Jeep Cherokee Front Lower Control Arm Fracture Recall

Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture while driving. This can cause loss of steering control and increase 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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting steering control. The rubric classifies structural vehicle defects as Severe (4). The front lower control arms may fracture while driving, resulting in loss of steering control and increased crash risk.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.

A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the control arms have been inspected and repaired if necessary. Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information. Chrysler's recall number is W81.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
698

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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