Liberty 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Parking Brake Lever: Recalls
Recall 08V525000: Park Brake Lever Replacement
Vehicle Make/Model: Model Year(s):
Dodge/Nitro 2007-2008
Jeep/Liberty 2008
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler LLC
MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 07, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V525000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Parking Brake
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3663
SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling 3,663 M/Y 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro and M/Y 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.
