2017–2018 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Affected
- 74,276
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- U35
- Supplier
- STELLANTIS (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND) PTY LTD
The defect
The WK Jeep Grand Cherokee tow bar kit has bolts and washers that may lose torque during towing.
The hazard
If the bolts and washers on the tow bar lose torque during towing, the tow bar may become loose and/or detach from the vehicle, potentially posing a risk of serious accident to the vehicle occupants or other road users that can lead to severe injury or death.
The remedy
Consumer can follow the instructions at ‘How to identify the affected tow bars’ (see below) to help identify whether you have the affected tow bar. If you have the affected tow bar (or are in any doubt), stop using your tow bar immediately and contact your nearest Jeep dealer to arrange a free inspection and repair of the vehicle.Method 1 – Tow Bar Tongue Label Affected tow bars part numbers LA82210140 or LA82210141 will be displayed on the tow bar tongue. Tow bars with other part numbers are not affected by the recall – Part number location Note: If the tow bar tongue is not fitted to the vehicle or the label is not clearly visible, there is another label which can be located on the underside of the tow bar (viewed from underneath the vehicle.Method 2 – Tow D Shackle Connection Points Affected tow bars with part numbers LA82210140 or LA82210141 also have unique vertical D shackle connection points on the tow bar LA82210140-(WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, Limited and Overland models LA82210141 – (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and SRT models If you have any difficulty identifying the part number for the tow bar fitted to your vehicle, we ask you to please contact an authorised Chrysler Jeep Dodge (CJD) dealer.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 74,276 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact STELLANTIS (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND) PTY LTD on 1800 870 714 to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Contact:
- Stellantis Australia
- Phone:
- 1800 870 714
- Website:
- https://www.jeep.com.au/
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.