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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227140-jeep-renegade-2016-recall-trailer-hitches · Recall date July 20, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V545000
“JEEP RENEGADE (2016) recall — Trailer Hitches.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 20, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227140-jeep-renegade-2016-recall-trailer-hitches. Based on NHTSA recall 16V545000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V545000).
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.
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 16V545000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) JEEP RENEGADE (2016) recall — Trailer Hitches Hello, I own a JEEP RENEGADE (2016) recall — Trailer Hitches that is covered by recall 16V545000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. 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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