| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daystar Products International, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16E013000 |
| Summary | Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5' spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving. |
| Consequence | If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu@daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140825 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V545000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2016 Jeep Renegade Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2016 Jeep Renegade have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2016 Jeep Renegade has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Jeep Renegade recalls?
A: The 2016 Jeep Renegade recalls include: SUSPENSION:REAR, TRAILER HITCHES.
A: Yes, the 2016 Jeep Renegade has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Jeep Renegade recalls?
A: The 2016 Jeep Renegade recalls include: SUSPENSION:REAR, TRAILER HITCHES.