Disc: caliperRecall 18V-523 · Dodge and Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-523 covers 154,335 Dodge and Jeep vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V523000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 693 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 17, 2018 to June 21, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.