Jeep Renegade (2015-2016): Trailer hitches
Recall 16V545000 · Jul 20, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
8,581
vehicles affected
8,581
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V545000
- Date
- Jul 20, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 8,581
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V545000?
1 model: Jeep Renegade (2015-2016), about 8,581 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V545000?
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.
What can happen?
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.
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.