The defect
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.
The risk
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | 2011 | 800 | 8 |
| Dodge Durango | 2012 | 640 | 10 |
| Dodge Durango | 2013 | 640 | 11 |
| Dodge Durango | 2014 | 783 | 11 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 | 1,641 | 6 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 | 1,644 | 10 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 | 805 | 9 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 | 2,383 | 18 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2014
5 of the 770 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2014 concerned the service brakes; Chrysler Group LLC filed 73 campaigns in all.
| 14V295000 4 Jun 2014 | Ameritrail, Inc. |
| 14V145000 25 Mar 2014 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 14V068000 20 Feb 2014 | Caterpillar Inc. |
| 14V064000 20 Feb 2014 | Navistar, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2014