Jeep Grand Cherokee (2017): Equipment
Recall 16V686000 · Sep 23, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
100
vehicles affected
100
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V686000
- Date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 100
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured August 8, 2016 through August 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose.
What can happen
If the tow bracket is loose, the bracket may detach from the vehicle while being it is being driven, possibly becoming a road hazard. If the bracket detaches during a vehicle recovery, there may be a loss of control of the towed vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will confirm both tow hook bracket bolts are properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S73.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V686000?
1 model: Jeep Grand Cherokee (2017), about 100 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V686000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will confirm both tow hook bracket bolts are properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S73.
What can happen?
If the tow bracket is loose, the bracket may detach from the vehicle while being it is being driven, possibly becoming a road hazard. If the bracket detaches during a vehicle recovery, there may be a loss of control of the towed vehicle. Either scenario increases 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.