Jeep Grand Cherokee: Brake Booster Water Shield May Be Incorrectly Installed

Jeep is recalling 2,421 Grand Cherokee vehicles in the United Kingdom because the brake booster water shield may not be properly installed, which could allow water to enter the brake booster and reduce braking ability. Dealers will inspect the water shield, test the brake booster if needed, replace it if it fails testing, and ensure the shield is correctly installed.

Recalling firm

JEEP

Product

Vehicles: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Units affected: 2,421

Reason

There is a risk that the brake booster water shield may be incorrectly installed. This may result in limited braking ability due to water ingress into the brake booster. Remedy: On affected vehicles the brake booster water shield must be inspected for proper installation. If the brake booster water shield is found to be missing or incorrectly installed the brake booster must also be vacuum tested. Brake boosters that do not pass the vacuum test must be replaced. At the conclusion of this the brake booster must be equipped with a properly installed shield to protect the brake booster crimp...

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-12-15

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6d7f0353-b948-4777-a00c-944a83799c64