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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226102-jeep-grand-cherokee-2017-recall-equipment · Recall date September 23, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V686000
“JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2017) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 23, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226102-jeep-grand-cherokee-2017-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 16V686000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V686000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V686000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2017) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2017) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 16V686000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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