NHTSA recall 16V287000
Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Jeep Cherokee
Reported May 11, 201652 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number S38Built Sep 30, 2015 – Oct 2, 2015
The defect
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.
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 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.