2007–2008 Dodge Nitro & 2008 Jeep Liberty recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge Nitro and my 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.
💥 The risk
This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V525000
- Manufacturer recall #
- H28
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 3,663
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 27, 2008
- Built
- May 14, 2007 – Feb 15, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.