A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft

Date Announced

MAY 11, 2016

Vehicles Affected

52

Jeep Recall #

S38

NHTSA Campaign #

16V287000

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 30, 2015, to October 2, 2015. The left halfshaft may have been incorrectly manufactured causing it to fracture without warning.

Actions

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left halfshaft, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is S38.

Documents (17)

• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - June 2016
• Defect 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/11/2016 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – S38051116
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Chronology
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1