Model year 2015 · Jeep

2015 Jeep Renegade recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Jeep Renegade. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2016. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RENEGADE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Jeep Renegade, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
16V545000	July 20, 2016	Trailer Hitches
16V529000	July 12, 2016	Power Train › Automatic Transmission
15V508000	August 12, 2015	Electrical System › Cybersecurity

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Power Train (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 16V545000Manufacturer no. S62

Trailer Hitches

Report received by NHTSA: July 20, 2016
Owner notification: October 13, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,581 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Jeep Renegade: August 25, 2014 – June 25, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: RENEGADE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.

Safety risk

Without the proper amount of fasteners, the trailer hitch assembly may separate from the vehicle, and any towed vehicle may no longer be properly connected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install two additional fasteners per side, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S62.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V545000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V529000Manufacturer no. S55

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: July 12, 2016
Owner notification: November 2, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 329,540 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Jeep Renegade: December 9, 2014 – September 23, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: RENEGADE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral. On August 29, 2016 Chrysler added the 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles to this recall.

Safety risk

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Transmission Control Module and if necessary replace the transaxle range sensor wire harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S55.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V529000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V508000Manufacturer no. R45

Electrical System › Cybersecurity

Report received by NHTSA: August 12, 2015
Owner notification: September 30, 2015
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 7,810 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Jeep Renegade: September 18, 2014 – June 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: RENEGADE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Safety risk

Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R45.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V508000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 20, 2016.