Is the 2016 JEEP Cherokee safe to drive?

The 2016 JEEP Cherokee has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 16V287000

Critical Plain English 2016-05-11

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

What Happened

Your 2016 Jeep Cherokee may have a faulty left halfshaft that could break without warning.

Risk if Unfixed

If the halfshaft breaks, it could come loose and cause a crash, which could lead to serious injury or damage.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Chrysler will replace the left halfshaft for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to schedule the repair.

Affected Vehicles

2016 JEEP Cherokee

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V287000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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