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Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V572000·Announced 2017-09-18

Chrysler Recalls 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee for Brake Shield Inspection

Chrysler is recalling 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to verify that previously installed brake booster shields were installed correctly to prevent reduced braking ability.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 addresses a potential reduction in braking ability which increases the risk of a crash, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. This recall involves approximately 646,394 vehicles that had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster.

The purpose of this recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly. If the shield was not installed correctly, water could enter the brake booster, which may reduce the vehicle's braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield and correct the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP, DODGE GRAND CHEROKEE, DURANGO
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
646,394

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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