December 19, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V909000
Fractured Right Rear Brake Caliper Can Fail
A cracked right rear brake caliper can fail, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V909
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,352
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE8.
Notes
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.
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2 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| FIAT | 500X | 2020 |
| JEEP | RENEGADE | 2020 |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V909-6471.PDF 214.429KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V909-6018.pdf 244.188KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V909&docType=RCL
- High compatibility. Use with or direct replacement for DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1
- Extended Service Interval (ESI): Lasts 100% longer than DOT 3, 50% longer than DOT 4, and 10% longer than DOT 5.1
- Exceeds all DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 standards
- Wet boiling point ~ 365 DegreeF/Viscosity at -40 DegreeC ~ 670mm2/s
- Standard brake fluid has a recommended change interval of 2 years. The recommended change interval for Bosch ESI6 is 3 years.
- Premium DOT 3 Brake Fluid has a minimum boiling point of 450°F
- Meets and exceeds DOT 3 and all other Federal and SAE specifications and standards for motor vehicle brake fluids
- Mixes with all DOT 3 approved brake fluids
- Designed for use in disc, drum and ABS brake systems
- Provides an extra margin of safety in extreme braking conditions
- Mix of polyglycol ethers ensures hot brake-system operation will not create dangerous vapor
- Excellent for ABS, disc and drum brake systems
- Delivers braking power when needed by avoiding a spongy pedal
- Both wet and dry boiling points exceed the minimum government standards
- Minimal decrease of boiling point due to excellent water locking properties
- Non-foaming when filling and bleeding the brake system
- Excellent corrosion protection due to selected additives
- High safety tolerance against steam bubbles
- Makes brake fluid changing intervals of up to 3 years possible
- Unique formula engineered to provide outstanding performance in todays high temperature braking systems
- Provides optimum braking response
- Exceeds DOT3 and DOT4 specifications
- Mixes with other conventional brake fluids
- For case order 12
- In accordance with DOT 5. 1, DOT 4 and DOT 3 manufacturers recommendations
- Brake fluid
- 100% synthetic
- MAG1 120 Premium DOT 3 Brake Fluid - 32 oz.
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