NHTSA Recall 16V545000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V545000; Date: Jul. 20, 2016
Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Jeep Renegade; 2016 Jeep Renegade
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 8,581
Recall Summary:
Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s62.
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: Oct 13, 2016
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