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RECALL 14V392000: Rear Shock Absorbers may Partially Detach
« on: August 22, 2014, 02:09:49 pm »
NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 14V392000
MAKE:    DODGE / JEEP / RAM
MODEL: 1500 / CHEROKEE / 200
YEAR: 2014/2015
MFR CAMPAIGN #: P37
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION:
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 15,956
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20140702
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20140821
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.

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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