Disc: caliperRecall 16V-168 · Dodge and Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-168 covers 21,183 Dodge and Jeep vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 134 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 9, 2015 to January 14, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.