Chrysler Recalls 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X for Brake Caliper Defect
Chrysler is recalling 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles because a fractured right rear brake caliper could fail, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 lead to a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, which reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 7, 2020.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8. 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
- JEEP, FIAT RENEGADE, 500X
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,353
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)
- RENEGADE
- 500X
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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