Recall 16V545000

TRAILER HITCHES

Report Date

20160720

Component

TRAILER HITCHES

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2015	JEEP	RENEGADE
2016	JEEP	RENEGADE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.