Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V657000 Reported October 27, 2020

Front lower control arms may fracture

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Suspension · 698 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V657000
Manufacturer Campaign
W81
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
698
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 27, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2021 jeep cherokee latitude and jeep cherokee limited vehicles. one or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.

Safety Consequence

A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 6, 2020. owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is w81. note: owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 20V657000 or campaign W81.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V657000

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

What is recall 20V657000?

NHTSA recall 20V657000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on October 27, 2020. It addresses: Front lower control arms may fracture. The recall affects approximately 698 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V657000 or the manufacturer campaign number W81. 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.