NHTSA recall 19V909000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Fiat 500X and 1 more
Reported Dec 19, 20191,353 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number VE8Built Nov 14, 2019 – Dec 6, 2019
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
The risk
A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.