Recall 07V415000: 2007–2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 12, 2007

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

28,755vehicles

Model years

2007–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain sport utility vehicles, front brake calipers in a certain lot may have been manufactured from gray iron instead of ductile iron as designed and could fracture without warning.

Possible consequence

This would increase the vehicle's stopping distance and could cause a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front brake calipers to see if they fall into this lot and, if so, will replace them free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Jeep Commander696 complaints
• 2008 Jeep Commander326 complaints
• 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee1,109 complaints
• 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee734 complaints