SeatsRecall 16V-590 · 2014–2016 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-590 covers 1,827 2014–2016 Jeep Cherokee for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V590000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
The risk
Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 53 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 29, 2013 to February 5, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.