Chrysler will be asking the owners of certain 2015-2016 Dodge Durango and 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to return to their dealerships to repair a problem affecting the braking system. According to the defect report, the left front brake caliper may have been cast from an incorrect material. Under hard braking conditions, the incorrect material could crack and result in increased stopping distances. Drivers may notice brake fluid leakage, illumination of a low brake fluid light and reduced braking performance.

Dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and casting date, replacing it as necessary. Owners wanting more information about the defect are asked to contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is S16 and the NHTSA campaign number is 16V-168.