Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 16V-284 · 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-284 covers 1,029 2016 Jeep Cherokee for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V284000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2015, to March 22, 2016. The right halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.
The risk
A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right 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 S39.
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
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 11 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 3, 2015 to March 22, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.