Chrysler Recall Widens to Include Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos for Brake Failure Issues

Chrysler announced its second recall in one month on Wednesday, over a brake issue found in Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos.

According to USA Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posted this week that 867,795 Cherokee and Durango models from 2010 to 2014 were recalled in the sweep.

In a statement released Wednesday, Chrysler Group announced it had launched an investigation into queries submitted by concerned customers.

Officials found that brake boosters in these cars could corrode, which allows water to pervade the booster. This could lead to compromised brake systems and might even freeze capabilities.

"The investigation discovered certain vehicles have brake boosters with small crimp joints; and these joints may exhibit corrosion when exposed to water," the statement read. "Should water enter the boosters through corroded joints - a previously unseen occurrence - brake function may be compromised if the water freezes."

The cars in question were constructed between January 5, 2010, and September 8, 2013, USA Today reported. At least 644,354 models were sold in the United States. The rest were purchased by consumers in Canada, Mexico, and elsewhere.

In its official release, Chrysler officials noted that no drivers had been injured by issues related to the brake snafu. One accident occurred that the company was aware of, USA Today reported.

Chrysler Group first launched the probe into the issue in May 2013, then decided in August to handle the problem as a "quality improvement initiative," meaning a recall was not required.

The company switched the construction of the brake part in September to give additional layers that help stop corrosion caused by water.

For more information on the recall, call Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403, or visit safercar.gov.

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