Suspension: rearRecall 15V-469 · Dodge and Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-469 covers 5,492 Dodge and Jeep vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V469000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.
The risk
If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 22 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 12, 2015 to June 20, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.