NHTSA recall 16V284000
Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Jeep Cherokee
Reported May 11, 20161,029 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number S39Built Oct 3, 2015 – Mar 22, 2016
The defect
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 remedy
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.