NHTSA Campaign 16V168000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Mar 23, 2016 · 21,183 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2015 | 21,183 |
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2016 | 21,183 |
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 2015 | 21,183 |
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 2016 | 21,183 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V168000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.