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Dodge and Jeep rear brake calipers may weaken braking

NHTSA campaign 18V523000 · Reported 2018-08-09 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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Reduced braking is a real crash risk; the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but leave extra stopping distance and get the brakes bled soon.

What's wrong, in plain English

The pistons inside the rear brake calipers may not have enough protective coating. Without it, pockets of gas can form in the rear brake system, and that can make the rear brakes less effective than they should be. You may not notice anything day to day, but the vehicle could take longer to stop, which raises the chance of a crash. Dealers will bleed the brake system to flush the gas pockets out, free of charge. This recall started September 29, 2018.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included. 2. Contact your Dodge, Jeep or Chrysler dealer, or FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall U86), for an appointment. 3. Have the brake system bled — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (6)

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
2018 Dodge Journey
2018 Jeep Compass
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
2019 Jeep Cherokee
2019 Jeep Compass

Who to contact

Dodge — official Dodge recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Dodge brake and ABS module recalls: what owners should know · all 5 Dodge recalls in this area
Jeep brake recalls: ABS module faults and weak rear brakes · all 4 Jeep recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Safety risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.