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 right halfshaft replaced free 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 risk that the right halfshaft could fracture without warning, potentially causing a crash. This affects vehicles made between October 2015 and March 2016. Owners should contact Chrysler for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227130-2016-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-fractured-halfshaft-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227130-2016-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-fractured-halfshaft-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V284000
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“2016 Jeep Cherokee Power Train Recall: Fractured Halfshaft Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227130-2016-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-fractured-halfshaft-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V284000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V284000).
Why it’s dangerous
The right halfshaft may fracture without warning during normal driving, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially crash. This happens because the halfshaft was incorrectly manufactured and can break suddenly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Jeep Cherokees made between October 3, 2015, and March 22, 2016 are affected. Drivers with the faulty halfshaft face a risk of crash if the part fractures unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Jeep Cherokee was made between October 3, 2015, and March 22, 2016. The recall covers vehicles with a specific production date range.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free halfshaft replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right 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 S39.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #16V284000 (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.
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