Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V545000 Reported July 20, 2016

Trailer hitch assembly may separate from vehicle

Q: What is recall 16V545000?

NHTSA recall 16V545000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on July 20, 2016. It addresses: Trailer hitch assembly may separate from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 8,581 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 8,581 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V545000

Manufacturer Campaign

S62

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

8,581

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 20, 2016

Completion Rate

86.17

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jeep renegade vehicles manufactured august 25, 2014, to june 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. the trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 16V545000 or campaign S62.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V545000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V545000?

NHTSA recall 16V545000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on July 20, 2016. It addresses: Trailer hitch assembly may separate from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 8,581 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V545000 or the manufacturer campaign number S62. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.