2019 JEEP COMPASS Recall

Campaign:: 18V523000 on 08/12/2018
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Manufactured:: 03/16/2018 - 06/12/2018
Affected:: 154,335
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: 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.
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.