Recall Details For: 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 16V686000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 121053
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:16V686000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: JEEP
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: GRAND CHEROKEE
- MODEL YEAR: 2017
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : S73
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160808
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160816
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 100
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20161031
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20160923
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20160923
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured August 8, 2016 through August 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the tow bracket is loose, the bracket may detach from the vehicle while being it is being driven, possibly becoming a road hazard. If the bracket detaches during a vehicle recovery, there may be a loss of control of the towed vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will confirm both tow hook bracket bolts are properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S73.
RECALL NOTES: 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.
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