REC-000194

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2013–2016 CHRYSLER JEEP CHEROKEE

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: FCA Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 8 September 2016

Defect

The wheel flare protection spats on vehicles may not have been installed during the vehicle assembly process. Vehicles built without wheel flare protection spats do not comply with Australian Design Rule 42/04 - General Safety Requirement.

Hazard

Vehicles without wheel flare protection spats increase the risk of debris coming into contact with bystanders at speed, posing a potential injury hazard.

Remedy

FCA Australia will notify vehicle owners who can take their vehicle to a Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership whereby the dealer will install the wheel flare spats.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — FCA Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au