Recall 18V523000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Defect in 2018-2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 154,335 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V523000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Vehicles Affected | 154,335 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | 2020 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 | |
| 25V846000 | 2024 DODGE HORNET PHEV | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 5,974 | |
| 24V838000 | 2018 DODGE DURANGO | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 206,502 | |
| 25V574000 | 2025 DODGE CHARGER | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 75 | |
| 25V389000 | 2025 DODGE CHARGER | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 8,390 | |
| 25V246000 | 2023 DODGE HORNET | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 48,527 | |
| 24V198000 | 2018 DODGE CHARGER | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 284,982 | |
| 24V752000 | 2024 DODGE HORNET | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 21,069 | |
| 24V573000 | 2023 DODGE CHALLENGER | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 2,852 | |
| 24V574000 | 2023 DODGE CHARGER | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 898 |