Jeep Lemon Law – Jeep Cherokee Recall
Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) will recall several hundred Jeep vehicles equipped with potentially malfunctioning halfshaft bearing cages.
The Auburn Hills, Michigan-based manufacturer sent the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) a safety recall report stating they will recall 702 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between Oct. 30 and Nov. 4, 2017.
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The affected vehicles contain halfshaft assemblies built with improperly heat treated bearing cages. Halfshafts are a drive axle type that extends from the vehicle’s differential transmitting torque to the front wheels.
Broken bearing cages can keep the halfshaft from properly transmitting torque through the drive system, killing motive power while in motion or keeping the vehicle from staying in park while stationary, increasing crash risk.
An FCA dealer first reported a halfshaft problem on Feb. 1, 2018, when a customer returned a 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicle after complaining of a right front clicking noise and occasionally vehicle surge or stall. Engineers reviewed the failed halfshaft and found its bearing cage did not meet heat treatment specifications. Parts analysis continued until June 12, 2018, when engineers determined the potential defect range. FCA decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall on July 19, 2018.
FCA will notify owners and dealers will replace the front right halfshaft assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Sept. 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is U78. Owners can also visit the NHTSA’s website and enter their VIN to see if their vehicle is included in any recalls.
Your vehicle’s manufacturer is legally required to fix any recalled problems for free. If the dealership refuses to fix the part or tries to charge you for the repair, contact the manufacturer immediately. The Highway Safety Act of 1970, which created the NHTSA, requires car manufacturers to pay for the recall and replacement of a defective part.
If the manufacturer fails to repair, replace, repurchase, or provide your recalled vehicle’s loss value, they are violating the warranty and a lawyer may be able to help you. Lemon law attorneys help their clients by dealing directly with the manufacturer on the clients’ behalf, working to promptly resolve the issue and get their clients back on the road. Thanks to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, attorneys can seek their fees directly from the manufacturer, meaning a client can obtain legal counsel without having to pay attorneys’ fees directly out of pocket.
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