Chrysler Recalls 2018-2019 Vehicles for Rear Brake Caliper Coating Defect
Chrysler is recalling specific 2018-2019 Dodge and Jeep vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the rear brake caliper pistons, which may have an insufficient coating. This issue can cause gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on September 29, 2018. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system free of charge.
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.
The recalled product
- Product
- DODGE, JEEP GRAND CARAVAN, CHEROKEE, JOURNEY, COMPASS
- Brand
- DODGE
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 154,335
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 (4)
- GRAND CARAVAN
- CHEROKEE
- JOURNEY
- COMPASS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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