Jeep Cherokee (2021): Suspension
Recall 20V657000 · Oct 27, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
698
vehicles affected
698
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V657000
- Date
- Oct 27, 2020
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 698
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm > Lower arm
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.
What can happen
A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V657000?
1 model: Jeep Cherokee (2021), about 698 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V657000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their.
What can happen?
A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.
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.