NHTSA recall 16V-168 (16V168000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported March 23, 2016 - about 21,183 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V168000
- Also written as
- 16V-168
- Manufacturer number
- S16
- Reported
- March 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~21,183
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-168 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.