Jeep Cherokee (2014-2016): Seats
Recall 16V590000 · Aug 10, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,827
vehicles affected
1,827
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V590000
- Date
- Aug 10, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,827
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Mid/rear assembly; Seats
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
What can happen
Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V590000?
1 model: Jeep Cherokee (2014-2016), about 1,827 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V590000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.
What can happen?
Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.