Dodge Durango; Jeep Grand Cherokee (2015-2016): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 16V168000 · Mar 23, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
21,183
vehicles affected
21,183
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V168000
- Date
- Mar 23, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 21,183
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
What can happen
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Durango | 2015-2016 |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V168000?
2 models: Dodge Durango (2015-2016), Jeep Grand Cherokee (2015-2016), about 21,183 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V168000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
What can happen?
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.