NHTSA recall 16V168000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 16V168000 |
| Manufacturer's number | S16 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Reported | 2016-03-23 |
| Owners notified | 2016-05-12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Units potentially affected | 21183 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 3 |
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| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-10-20 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 21183 |
| Reported remedied | 19111 (90%) |
| Reported unreachable | 134 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2015 DODGE DURANGO | Built 2015-12-09 to 2016-01-14. |
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| 2016 DODGE DURANGO | Built 2015-12-09 to 2016-01-14. |
| 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | Built 2015-12-09 to 2016-01-14. |
| 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | Built 2015-12-09 to 2016-01-14. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 05-002-15 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves replacing the front brake caliper guide pin bushings. The customer may describe a front brake squeak/squeal noise at cold temperatures or with cold brakes after sitting. Noise is most prevalent during a low-speed stop with light brake pedal effort. |
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A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.