Service brakes
- Component
- Service brakes
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 646,498
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2014-04-01
- Owners notified
- 2014-05-30
Defect description
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Safety risk
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.