Report Date
Aug 9, 2018
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN |
| 2018 | DODGE | JOURNEY |
| 2018 | JEEP | COMPASS |
| 2019 | DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN |
| 2019 | JEEP | CHEROKEE |
| 2019 | JEEP | COMPASS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.