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The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.","consequence":"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.  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The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly began to shake and vibrate, and moments later the front driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side suspension system failed to render the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was towed to the local independent mechanic who di\u2026"],["2022-03-17","Exterior Lighting","Fog light wiring issue front drivers side. Changed light. It happens to be in the wiring and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve heard other people have issues with this and it is a safety concern based on not being able to see or have people see you in the fog."],["2022-03-01","Engine","In April of 2020 and at 41,800 miles, my vehicle was experiencing very significant vibration and noise from my engine and had become unbearable. I learned, from taking the vehicle to the Dealer, that the Passenger Side Engine Mount was defective - leading to instability under the hood. The Dealer, 'off record' indicate\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 2WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.18,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.23,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":27,"ncap":4,"complaints":429},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}