Recall
Jeep Cherokee — 16V284000
NHTSA ID
16V284000
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-05-11
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Units Affected
1,029
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
S39
Summary
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2015, to March 22, 2016. The right halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.
Consequence
A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S39.