Chrysler recalling 644k more Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over brakes
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Early last month, we reported on Chrysler issuing a preemptive, proactive recall for about 25,000 units of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. The issue revolved around a brake system that wasn't causing any actual problems, but delivered an unsatisfactory brake feel, so Auburn Hills called in a good 25,000 of SUVs around the world, including 18,700 in the United States.
Now Chrysler, having apparently determined that the brake problem on its sport utes is actually much bigger than it initially realized, has drastically broadened the scope of the recall. As a result, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for precisely 655,354 examples of the Grand Cherokee and Durango, covering the 2011 through 2014 model years. In addition, Chrysler is recalling 42,380 units in Canada, 21,376 in Mexico and 159,685 overseas.
The problem which Chrysler found revolves around the brake booster, whose center shell has been found to be subject to corrosion, allowing water to get into the brake system. That water in turn could freeze, preventing the brakes from working as well as expected.
As a result, the 644k Jeep and Dodge models are being called in to their local dealerships to have their brake booster inspected. If the booster works correctly, dealers will simply add a new shield. If not, the booster will need to be replaced. Owners should expect to begin receiving notification at the start of next month. Scope out the notices from both the NHTSA and Chrysler below.Continue reading Chrysler recalling 644k more Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over brakes
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Early last month, we reported on Chrysler issuing a preemptive, proactive recall for about 25,000 units of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. The issue revolved around a brake system that wasn't causing any actual problems, but delivered an unsatisfactory brake feel, so Auburn Hills called in a good 25,000 of SUVs around the world, including 18,700 in the United States.
Now Chrysler, having apparently determined that the brake problem on its sport utes is actually much bigger than it initially realized, has drastically broadened the scope of the recall. As a result, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for precisely 655,354 examples of the Grand Cherokee and Durango, covering the 2011 through 2014 model years. In addition, Chrysler is recalling 42,380 units in Canada, 21,376 in Mexico and 159,685 overseas.The problem which Chrysler found revolves around the brake booster, whose center shell has been found to be subject to corrosion, allowing water to get into the brake system. That water in turn could freeze, preventing the brakes from working as well as expected.
As a result, the 644k Jeep and Dodge models are being called in to their local dealerships to have their brake booster inspected. If the booster works correctly, dealers will simply add a new shield. If not, the booster will need to be replaced. Owners should expect to begin receiving notification at the start of next month. Scope out the notices from both the NHTSA and Chrysler below.Continue reading Chrysler recalling 644k more Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over brakes
Chrysler recalling 644k more Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs over brakes originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Apr 2014 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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