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2007-2008 Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: caliper

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on September 12, 2007. It covers about 28,755 vehicles.

vehicles affected
28,755
reported
Sep 12, 2007
owners notified
Oct 22, 2007
related complaints
100

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, front brake calipers in a certain lot may have been manufactured from gray iron instead of ductile iron as designed and could fracture without warning.
Risk
This would increase the vehicle's stopping distance and could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers to see if they fall into this lot and, if so, will replace them free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 07V415000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 100 complaints about brakes problems.

2007 Jeep Commander2008 Jeep Commander2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Questions about recall 07V415000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Jeep Commander and Jeep Grand Cherokee caliper?

Yes. Recall 07V415000, reported on September 12, 2007, covers about 28,755 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V415000?

Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers to see if they fall into this lot and, if so, will replace them free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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