JEEP LIBERTY 2008: PARKING BRAKE
| Make : JEEP | Model : LIBERTY | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2007-05-14 - 2008-02-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V525000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2008-10-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2008-10-08 | Date Added to Database: 2008-10-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHRYSLER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: H28 | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3663 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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