Chrysler Recalls Brake Hydraulic Control Units Due to System Failure Risk
Chrysler is recalling specific MOPAR Brake Hydraulic Control Units that may fail, causing loss of anti-lock brakes, stability control, and traction control.
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 risk-of-harm product (brake system failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR Brake Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) with part numbers 68195569AA and 68143491AA. The recall involves 84,923 units. When installed on a vehicle, the hydraulic control unit may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will repurchase or replace the Brake HCU or replace the HCU motor, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed on January 9, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated for October 2026. Owners may contact FCA 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:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE recall
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Affected units
- 84,923
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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