2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey and others recall: caliper
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on August 9, 2018. It covers about 154,335 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 154,335
- reported
- Aug 9, 2018
- owners notified
- Aug 29, 2018
- related complaints
- 266
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
- Risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Recall number 18V523000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2018-2019 20182019
- Dodge Journey 2018 2018
- Jeep Cherokee 2019 2019
- Jeep Compass 2018-2019 20182019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 266 complaints about brakes problems.
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Questions about recall 18V523000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey and others caliper?
Yes. Recall 18V523000, reported on August 9, 2018, covers about 154,335 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V523000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
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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