Dodge park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
The short version
CHRYSLER LLC reported a problem with the parking brake. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-525.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Dodge Nitro |
| 2008 | Jeep Liberty |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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