Manufacturer recall number

Jeep recall S73

Q: Is S73 the same recall as 16V686000?

Yes. S73 is Jeep’s own number for it; 16V686000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Jeep calls it S73. NHTSA filed it as campaign 16V686000 on Sep 23, 2016: equipment on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 100 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 16V686000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Jeep’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
16V686000	2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee	Equipment	Sep 23, 2016	100	high

Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured August 8, 2016 through August 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose. Risk If the tow bracket is loose, the bracket may detach from the vehicle while being it is being driven, possibly becoming a road hazard. If the bracket detaches during a vehicle recovery, there may be a loss of control of the towed vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will confirm both tow hook bracket bolts are properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S73.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 16V686000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. S73 is the number Jeep assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 16V686000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Jeep’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is S73 the same recall as 16V686000?

Yes. S73 is Jeep’s own number for it; 16V686000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does S73 cover?

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 100 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the S73 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.