# Service bulletin S13

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10209649
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-04\-04
- Manufacturer's number: S13
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY

## NHTSA's summary

The Owner?s Manual and User Guide on about 99,000 of the above vehicles may have incorrect information regarding flat towing vehicles. Improper flat towing may result in vehicle shake while flat towing over rough roads.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10209649-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10209649-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2023282](/recalls/tc/2023282.md), 2023-05-11: Structure
- [23V338000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V338000.md), 2023-05-11: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
- [2017663](/recalls/tc/2017663.md), 2017-12-22: Accessories
- [17V824000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V824000.md), 2017-12-21: EQUIPMENT
- [2015588](/recalls/tc/2015588.md), 2015-12-09: Accessories
- [15V826000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V826000.md), 2015-12-09: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
- [15V461000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V461000.md), 2015-07-23: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- [15V393000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V393000.md), 2015-06-22: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- [2015271](/recalls/tc/2015271.md), 2015-06-17: Accessories
- [2014207](/recalls/tc/2014207.md), 2014-06-04: Accessories

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [31\-001\-25 REV. A](/bulletins/11022012.md), 2025-08-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- [31\-001\-25 REV. B](/bulletins/11022011.md), 2025-08-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- [31\-001\-25](/bulletins/11022003.md), 2025-08-21, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
- [31\-001\-24](/bulletins/11005320.md), 2024-07-30, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre\-authorization is required or pre\-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels."
- [9100229](/bulletins/10248517.md), 2024-01-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- [3100123](/bulletins/10247995.md), 2024-01-02, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: \*\*Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.\*\* This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
- [93120](/bulletins/10243209.md), 2023-10-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID\-23\-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage \- 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
- [93023](/bulletins/10243208.md), 2023-10-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Bulletin D\-16\-03 \- "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage \- 594 / 595 / 596 WCC \(Rev. B\)
- [9100196](/bulletins/10242717.md), 2023-09-25, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
- [1804823](/bulletins/10236933.md), 2023-05-30, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test \(SLVT\) \- P0456\-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

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