Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
JEEP
Model Of Vehicle
RENEGADE
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V545000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc)
Start Of Manufacture
20140825
End Of Manufacture
20160625
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8581
Date Owners Notified
20161013
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20160720
Make Campaign Number
S62