A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper

Date Announced
MAR 23, 2016
Vehicles Affected
21,183
Dodge Recall #
S16
NHTSA Campaign #
16V168000
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
Actions
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
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