The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V104000·Announced 2014-03-04

Chrysler Recalls 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango for Brake Pedal Issue

Chrysler is recalling 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles because the Ready Alert Braking System may cause a hard brake pedal feel, potentially increasing stopping distance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (braking system) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed fatalities or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured between October 11, 2011, and October 1, 2012. The recall involves approximately 18,780 vehicles.

Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel. If this occurs, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, which can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP, DODGE GRAND CHEROKEE, DURANGO
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
18,780

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GRAND CHEROKEE
  • DURANGO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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