NHTSA recall 18V523000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Dodge Grand Caravan and 3 more
Reported Aug 9, 2018154,335 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number U86Built Apr 11, 2018 – Jun 14, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.