Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE
08V525000CHRYSLER LLCfrom 05/30/2008 to 02/15/2008V (Vehicle)366310/27/2008MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC10/08/200810/08/2008
Defect SummaryChrysler 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.
Consequence SummaryThis could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesChrysler 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
PARKING BRAKE
11/24/201022982
 Emergency brake fails to stop my 2007 dodge nitro with an automatic transmission. it also can not hold the weight of the vehicle when parked at a 25degree incline with the e-brake handle raised fully. apparently there's a recall (h28) on this, but notes for manual transmissions only, what the hell does the transmission type have to do with the emergency brake working? i have numerous times to have the dealership correct this problem and they will not touch it even though my vehicle is still under warranty!
12/08/20091
 2007 dodge nitro will not pass inspection because emergency brake will not work. my vehicle warranty will be up on 12-15-09. took it to the dealer -all he wanted was to sell a brake job. i refused and took it to a mechanic. he said i could get a brake job in a few month, but that it has nothing to with the emergency brake not working. there is no adjust for it. the light comes on in the dash when it is pulled. i had no reason to know it doesn't work, except for the inspection declined. i live in houston, texas and there are no hills to park on . the mac hiak service man said they would not get it working. please help me, i already put out 39.75 for an inspection sticker i can not get for faulty manufacture default part. i have read online there were recalls for the same problem year and make with manual transmission. i will also notify the dealer, bb, and attorney generals office of this report that i have sent to you. *tr
03/15/2008101
 Emergency brake does not hold, on hills difficult to get out of parking. vehicle rolls. dealer cannot fix it, checked 4 other models, the same problem. *tr
12/17/20076234202/22/2007
 Emergency brake does not hold automobile. shortly after purchase i noticed that the emergency brake failed to keep the car from rolling. i returned the vehicle to the dealer three times before the problem was solved temporarily but the brake again stopped working properly. i again complained to the dealer who claims to have ordered the parts. three months have passed since the last complaint and the problem still has not been resolved. since i have a standard transmission, and often have to park on slopes, the brake is an essential safety feature. on many occasions i have gotten in the car and pushed in the clutch to start the car and had the car immediately begin to roll, even though the brake lever was fully engaged. *tr
12/05/2007267112/05/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. the vehicle has a manual transmission and was sold with a non-functioning parking brake. the contact noticed the defect while driving off the dealer lot. the vehicle is currently at the dealer and they are unsure of when the replacement will become available. the current mileage is 537 and the failure mileage was 267. updated 01-29-08. *kb the throttle did not retard properly when it was released