Vehicle recall 16V590000 · August 10, 2016
2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee
The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
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 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
- Consequence
- Loose fasteners may allow the seats to move, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seats or seat sets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall S63.
- 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
- 16V590000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2016
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S63
- Owner notification
- October 3, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,827
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly; Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Cherokee (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014
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