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Recall 16V-284

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2016 Jeep Cherokee: Power train (axle assembly, axle shaft).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-284
Reported
May 11, 2016
Vehicles affected
1,029 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Chrysler's recall number is S39.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles