CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles built between December 9, 2015 and January 14, 2016 may have a left front brake caliper made from an incorrect material. The caliper can crack, which can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle.
A cracked brake caliper raises the risk of a crash because the vehicle may not stop as quickly as expected. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the affected part checked.
Chrysler will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper. Depending on its casting date, the caliper will be replaced at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin May 12, 2016. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number S16), and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Durango | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 20152016 |