2016 JEEP RENEGADE Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

1 Recall Recorded

NHTSA: 16V545000

Report Date: July 20, 2016

TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Description:

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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

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.

~8,581 vehicles impacted

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