Thousands of Dodge Nitros and Jeep Liberty Autos Recalled

October 16, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     DODGE / NITRO     2007-2008
     JEEP / LIBERTY     2008
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC Mfr’s Report Date : OCT 07, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V525000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3663
Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes: CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H28. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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