CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Problem
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The left halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.
- Risk
- A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S38.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between September 30 and October 2, 2015, may have a left halfshaft that was manufactured incorrectly. The shaft can fracture without any warning.
If the halfshaft breaks, it can disconnect from the drive axle, which increases the risk of a crash. Because the failure happens without warning, drivers may not have time to react.
Chrysler will notify owners of the recall. Dealers will replace the left halfshaft free of charge. You can also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number S38), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Cherokee | 2016 |
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