NHTSA recall 16V-287 (16V287000)
power train recall reported May 11, 2016 - about 52 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V287000
- Also written as
- 16V-287
- Manufacturer number
- S38
- Reported
- May 11, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~52
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-287 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.