NHTSA Recall # | 136227 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V523000 |
MFG Compaign # | U86 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | COMPASS |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 29/08/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/03/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/06/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/08/18 |
Report created | 13/08/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 154335 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018-2019 dodge grand caravan and jeep compass, 2018 dodge journey, and 2019 jeep cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance. |
Consequence summary | A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began september 29, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u86. |
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). |