NHTSA Campaign 16V287000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported May 11, 2016 · 52 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The left 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 left 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 S38.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 2016 | 52 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V287000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.