NHTSA Recall # | 107333 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V168000 |
MFG Compaign # | S16 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 12/05/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/12/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/01/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/03/16 |
Report created | 23/03/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 21183 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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). |