NHTSA Recall # | 153501 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V909000 |
MFG Compaign # | VE8 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | RENEGADE |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 19/03/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/11/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/12/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/12/19 |
Report created | 19/12/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1353 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2020 jeep renegade and fiat 500x vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process. |
Consequence summary | A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 7, 2020. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ve8. |
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). |