DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Chrysler recalls 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan with potential brake performance issues that could increase crash risk. Owners should have brake system bled by dealers at no cost.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles due to a potential reduction in braking performance that could increase crash risk. This issue affects vehicles where the rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, causing gas pockets that reduce braking effectiveness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223652-dodge-grand-caravan-2019-brake-performance-recall-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223652-dodge-grand-caravan-2019-brake-performance-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V523000
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“Dodge Grand Caravan 2019: Brake Performance Recall - Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223652-dodge-grand-caravan-2019-brake-performance-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V523000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V523000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form. These gas pockets can reduce the vehicle's braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash during emergency stops.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face reduced braking performance during emergencies.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The recall covers specific models from 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Owners should contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule brake system bleeding.
Have Brakes Bleeded
Dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system at no cost to address the gas pockets in the brake calipers.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form that reduce braking performance.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The recall covers specific models from 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule brake system bleeding at a dealer.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V523000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V523000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V523000 (September 8, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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