NHTSA Recall 16V168000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V168000; Date: Mar. 23, 2016
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Dodge Durango; 2016 Dodge Durango; 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 21,183
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
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 12, 2016
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