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2015–2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2015–2016 Dodge Durango recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper

NHTSA campaign 16V-168 · March 23, 2016 · Chrysler

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
16V168000
Reported
March 23, 2016
Manufacturer
Chrysler
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper
Vehicles affected
About 21,183

What is wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

Safety risk

A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Dodge Durango (2015, 2016); Jeep Grand Cherokee (2015, 2016). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

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