Mechanic Notes

2018 Jeep Compass Caliper recall 18V523000

Safety recall

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper · Campaign 18V523000 · Reported 09/08/2018

Symptoms / what can happen

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Cause

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.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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