NHTSA recall 16V168000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Dodge Durango and 1 more
Reported Mar 23, 201621,183 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number S16Built Dec 9, 2015 – Jan 14, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.