Trailer hitchesRecall 16V-545 · 2015–2016 Jeep Renegade
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-545 covers 8,581 2015–2016 Jeep Renegade for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V545000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 89 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 25, 2014 to June 25, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.