JEEP RENEGADE 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16E013000

Make Model Year
JEEP RENEGADE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-03-11 2016-02-18 2016-02-18

Production Dates: 2014-09-18 - 2015-06-25

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16-01

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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 to shift while driving.

Consequence

If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Daystar customer service at 1-623-907-0081 or by email at Jbilyeu"daystarweb.com. Daystar's number for this recall is 16-01.

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.