A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper

Date Announced

AUG 09, 2018

Vehicles Affected

154,335

Dodge Recall #

U86

NHTSA Campaign #

18V523000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (19)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U86 Safety Recall (Low Brake Pedal) Parts Allocation and Dealer Ordering Update By Mopar on Thursday, September 13, 2018
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - August 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U86 Safety Recall (Low Brake Pedal) Parts Availability, Customer Notification & Service Capacity By Mopar on Tuesday, September 04, 2018
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U86 Safety Recall (Lower Brake Recall) By Mopar on Monday, August 20, 2018
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 08/16/2018 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – U86
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - U86 Safety Recall (Low Brake Pedal) Parts Availability & Supply Update By Mopar on Thursday, August 23, 2018
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1