Recall 16V168000: 2015–2016 Dodge Durango and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 23, 2016

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected

21,183vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

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

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.

Possible consequence

A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2015 Dodge Durango504 complaints
• 2016 Dodge Durango161 complaints
• 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee1,367 complaints
• 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee311 complaints