2016 Jeep Cherokee Power Train Recall: Fractured Halfshaft Risk
Chrysler recalls 2016 Jeep Cherokees with a risk of halfshaft fracture causing crashes. Owners must have left halfshaft replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fractured halfshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2016 Jeep Cherokees due to a potential halfshaft fracture that could lead to a crash. This affects vehicles made between September 30, 2015, and October 2, 2015. The fix involves replacing the left halfshaft at no cost to the owner. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227129-2016-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-fractured-halfshaft-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227129-2016-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-fractured-halfshaft-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V287000
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“2016 Jeep Cherokee Power Train Recall: Fractured Halfshaft Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227129-2016-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-fractured-halfshaft-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V287000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V287000).
Why it’s dangerous
The left halfshaft may fracture without warning, disconnecting from the drive axle. This can cause loss of power to the wheels and potentially lead to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles made between September 30, 2015, and October 2, 2015 are affected. Drivers of these specific models face the risk of a crash if the halfshaft fractures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Jeep Cherokee was manufactured between September 30, 2015, and October 2, 2015. The recall covers vehicles with a specific halfshaft manufacturing defect.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Reach out to Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a halfshaft replacement.
Get Halfshaft Replaced
Dealers will replace the left halfshaft at no cost once the recall is initiated.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V287000 (November 5, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.