Jeep Grand Cherokee (2016): Exterior lighting
Recall 16V249000 · Apr 27, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
32,384
vehicles affected
32,384
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V249000
- Date
- Apr 27, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 32,384
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch; Power train > Automatic transmission > Park/neutral start interlock switch
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 15, 2015 to February 19, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.
What can happen
If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S28.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V249000?
1 model: Jeep Grand Cherokee (2016), about 32,384 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V249000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S28.
What can happen?
If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk 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.