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Jeep Renegade Rear Brake Caliper May Crack

NHTSA campaign 19V909000 · Reported Dec 19, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

A cracked brake caliper can fail and reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V909000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 19, 2019
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles, the right rear brake caliper may have cracked during manufacturing. A cracked caliper can fail, which reduces how well the brakes work. Dealers will inspect the right rear brake caliper and replace it if needed, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Chrysler dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The inspection and any needed caliper replacement are free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V909000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Jeep Renegade

Who to contact

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

Jeep Brake Recalls Cover Rollaway Risks and Reduced Braking · all 4 Jeep recalls in this area

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All 8 Renegade recalls

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

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