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Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X rear brake caliper may crack

NHTSA campaign 19V909000 · Reported 2019-12-19 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

Serious, because reduced braking raises the risk of a crash; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but get the inspection done promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles may have a cracked brake part at the right rear wheel. The caliper is the clamp that squeezes the brake pads against the wheel to slow the car down, and on these vehicles it may have been damaged when it was made. A cracked caliper can fail, and if it does, the vehicle takes longer to stop. Dealers will inspect the right rear caliper and replace it if there is a problem.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Renegade or 500X is affected. 2. Contact your dealer or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall VE8) to schedule the brake inspection. 3. Have the right rear caliper replaced if needed — free of charge.

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: 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 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.