Dodge Grand Caravan, Journey; Jeep Cherokee, Compass (2018-2019): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 18V523000 · Aug 9, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
154,335
vehicles affected
154,335
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V523000
- Date
- Aug 9, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 154,335
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V523000?
4 models: Dodge Grand Caravan (2018-2019), Dodge Journey (2018), Jeep Cherokee (2019) and 1 more, about 154,335 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V523000?
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.
What can happen?
A reduction of braking performance can 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.