Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango SUVs recalled for rollaway risk

Specific SUVs developed by the automaker formerly identified as Fiat Chrysler Vehicles are remaining recalled for a phony brake examining that might maximize the possibility of rollaway crashes, the NHTSA disclosed on Monday.

The recall encompasses 270,904 SUVs, which includes the 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2018-2019 Dodge Durango. A faulty antilock brake circuit may perhaps illuminate the brake lights without having the brake currently being frustrated, as properly as make it possible for the car or truck to commence and the driver to change out of Park devoid of initially pressing the brake. 

The NHTSA states the affliction boosts the possibility of a crash and the unintended motion can injure people outdoors of the car. To recognize the problem, the entrepreneurs may perhaps recognize that the brake lights continue to be on even when the brake is just not utilized, and a dash mild may perhaps illuminate right after the potential rollaway happens. 

FCA, which is now owned by Stellantis, described no acknowledged accidents or crashes connected to the defect, although it has received 29 industry studies, 150 buyer support data, and 216 warranty claims. 

The NHTSA also introduced a separate remember this week of Jeep Grand Cherokees geared up with diesel engines. 

Jeep and Dodge will inspect the situation and fix it once a solution has been resolved at no expense to owners. Owners who have experienced the assistance completed will be reimbursed with proof of receipt of the work. Notices will be despatched out by mail as early as July 29, and entrepreneurs can test their VIN by calling Stellantis consumer service at 1-800-853-1403 or going to the Mopar recall web-site right here.