DODGE NITRO 2008: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V525000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | NITRO | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-10-27 | 2008-10-08 | 2008-10-08 |
Production Dates: 2008-05-30 - 2008-02-15
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: H28
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3663
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
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.
