A similar recall was conducted in 2022 for the same models – the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango – but didn’t remedy the problem
- Stellantis is recalling 12,713 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs in Canada
- The hydraulic control unit in the anti-lock brake system may falsely read pressure
- The models were recalled in 2022 for the same issue—and Stellantis still doesn’t have a fix
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For certain Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos from the 2018 and 2019 model years, Stellantis noted in its Safety Recall Report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the hydraulic control unit/anti-lock brake system module could falsely read the brake pressure. If that happens, the brake lights may come on, which would disable the anti-lock braking system and electronic stability control.
In turn, the vehicle would be able to start, as well as shift out of Park, without the brake pedal being fully pressed down. If the brake lights are continuously on, others won’t be able to tell when the vehicle is actually braking, which could increases the chances of a crash.
Unfortunately, if this defect happens, there is no way to easily identify the issue until after the failure occurs. However, the driver should notice the brake lights staying on, even after the vehicle is parked and turned off. Stellantis will notify owners of this recall by mail. However, the automaker is still working on a corrective fix for this issue, stating “The remedy is still under development.”
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