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41 campaigns match (filed in 2016, Stellantis)

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Matching campaigns by monthJan 2016 to Dec 2016

Jan 2016Jul 2016Dec

Peak month9May 2016

16V-686

Sep 23

Stellantis

In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose

Equipment

100

Repair or modification

16V-667

Sep 15

Stellantis

Tire placard on the affected vehicles lists a tire inflation pressure for the spare tire that exceeds the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall

Equipment

Repair or modification

16V-590

Aug 10

Stellantis

Seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification

Seats

1,827

Part replacement

16V-589

Aug 10

Stellantis

Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification

Steering

192

Part replacement

16V-559

Jul 26

Stellantis

Affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, possibly resulting in the bracket components separating…

Steering

Part replacement

16V-545

Jul 20

Stellantis

Trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required

Trailer hitches

8,581

Repair or modification

16V-529

Jul 12

Stellantis

Transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly…

Powertrain

329,540

Software update

16V-495

Jul 1

Stellantis

Transfer case may have been manufactured with a misshapen main output shaft, creating voids that may cause a shaft fracture

Powertrain

889

Part replacement

16V-490

Jun 30

Stellantis

Center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so…

Seat belts

3,620

Part replacement

16V-461

Jun 24

Stellantis

Transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure

Powertrain

26,298

Part replacement

Campaign 16V-686

In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose

Manufacturer: Stellantis
Filed: September 23, 2016
Component: Equipment
Vehicles affected: 100
Remedy: Repair or modification
Recall type: Vehicle

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected models

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017

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