NHTSA recall 18V-523 (18V523000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 9, 2018 - about 154,335 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V523000
- Also written as
- 18V-523
- Manufacturer number
- U86
- Reported
- August 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~154,335
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-523 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.