The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V426000·Announced 2022-06-09

Chrysler Recalls 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango for Brake Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles because an ABS module malfunction may allow the car to roll away without the brake pedal being applied.

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 (brake system malfunction) that can lead to vehicle rollaway and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The recall addresses a malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module that may illuminate the brake lights and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

This defect can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and potential injury to others outside of the vehicle. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit.

FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP, DODGE GRAND CHEROKEE, DURANGO
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Crossover
Hazard
Affected units
206,502

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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