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2015–2016 Dodge Durango, 2015–2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall: In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to…

NHTSA campaign 16V168000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Mar 23, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
21K
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began May 12, 2016

The defect

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.

The risk

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

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The fix — what to do

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V168000 (manufacturer number S16). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.