NHTSA recall 16E013000
Suspension · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: Daystar products International, Inc. (daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part kj09168bk, shipped from daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle…
Why it matters: If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Daystar will notify owners, and direct them to repair shops to have the brackets inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2016.
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All model years NHTSA lists
year not stated Daystar Jeep Lift Kit, 2015 Jeep Renegade, 2016 Jeep Renegade.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16E013000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.