2016 Jeep Renegade · Body & structure
Trailer hitch may detach or fail
The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 16V545000 includes certain 2015 to 2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required. Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The hitch, receiver or coupling may loosen, crack or fail, sometimes without advance warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2015 to 2016 Jeep Renegade
- NHTSA campaign 16V545000
- The manufacturer filing lists 8,581 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
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