NHTSA Recall # | 108863 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16E013000 |
MFG Compaign # | 16-01 |
Manufacturer | Daystar Products International, Inc. |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | RENEGADE |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Date of notification | 11/03/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/12/23 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/12/23 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/02/16 |
Report created | 18/02/16 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 50 |
Defect 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 summary | If the axle moves there could be an increased risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |