Chrysler Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2016/116: Braking Performance May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- S16
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 9 December 2015 and 13 January 2016. The left front brake caliper housing may have been cast from an incorrect material. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace caliper. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left front brake caliper housing may have been cast from an incorrect material. Under extreme brake application the left front brake caliper housing may rupture and affect braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED Defect: The left front brake caliper housing may have been cast from an incorrect material. Under extreme brake application the left front brake caliper housing may rupture and affect braking efficiency. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace caliper
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking performance may be reduced.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace caliper.
Are You Affected?
Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee built between 9 December 2015 and 13 January 2016 may be included. Chrysler estimates 3 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code S16 or the DVSA reference R/2016/116. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand CherokeeThe engine tone wheel which provides a signal to the crankshaft position sensor may fail | Book soon | R/2021/095 | |
| Jeep Grand CherokeeA fuel pump relay which could operate intermittently or fail without warning | Urgent | R/2021/070 | |
| Cherokee, Jeep Grand CherokeeFront airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner may deploy unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/110 | |
| 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander and 1 morePossible loss of vehicle safety features | Urgent | R/2015/200 | |
| 200, 300, Cherokee, Dodge Challenger and 3 moreVehicle electronic systems may malfunction | Low | R/2015/191 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2015/228 on 29 Dec 2015, for headlights may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/110 on 8 Jul 2016, for front airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner may deploy unexpectedly. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/116, launched 9 June 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.