Recall 16V-545
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2015 to 2016 Jeep Renegade: Trailer hitches.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-545
- Reported
- July 20, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 8,581 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The 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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
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
- Jeep Renegade 2015 to 2016