CAMPAIGN #: 16V590000
MAKE: JEEP
MODEL: CHEROKEE
YEAR: 2014 - 2016
MFR CAMPAIGN #: S63
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SEATS
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 2013729
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160215
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1,824
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20160910
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20160908
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
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.
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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