NHTSA Recall 15V469000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V469000; Date: Jul. 27, 2015
If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Dodge Durango; 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 5,492
Recall Summary:
Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep grand cherokee and Dodge durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r38. Note: this supersedes recall no. 15v-407.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 29, 2015
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