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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16E013000

2016 Jeep Renegade | 2015 Jeep Renegade | Daystar Jeep Lift Kit — Suspension: rear

Published February 18, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 18, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16E013000, published February 18, 2016. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2016 Jeep Renegade | 2015 Jeep Renegade | Daystar Jeep Lift Kit — Suspension: rear.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
JEEP
Model
RENEGADE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2016 JEEP RENEGADE | 2015 JEEP RENEGADE | DAYSTAR JEEP LIFT KIT
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Jeep Renegade | 2015 Jeep Renegade | Daystar Jeep Lift Kit — Suspension: rear recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E013000 on February 18, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: JEEP. Model: RENEGADE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)