Vehicle recall 16V249000 · April 27, 2016
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 15, 2015 to February 19, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.
- Consequence
- If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S28.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V249000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 27, 2016
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S28
- Owner notification
- May 27, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32,384
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch; Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (2016): 2016
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