The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22E086000·Announced 2022-10-11

Chrysler Recalls Mopar Brake Hoses Due to Rupture Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar brake hoses because the inside diameter may be too small, causing rupture and loss of 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 involves a structural vehicle defect (brake hose rupture) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar right rear brake hoses with part numbers 68371722AA and 68371722AB, and left rear brake hoses with part number 68371723AB. The defect involves the brake hose inside diameter potentially being too small, which could cause the hose to rupture. As a result, these hoses fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses."

A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or report any specific incidents of injury or death.

Dealers will replace the hose free of charge. If the hose is not installed on a vehicle, dealers will inspect the production date label and replace the hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Brake Hoses
Hazard
Affected units
183

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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