NHTSA Recall 14V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V154000; Date: Apr. 1, 2014
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Dodge Durango; 2012 Dodge Durango; 2013 Dodge Durango; 2014 Dodge Durango; 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 646,498
Recall Summary:
Chrysler group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep grand cherokee and Dodge durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is p14.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 2014
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