Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10V009000CHRYSLER GROUP LLCfrom 10/29/2009 to 11/16/2009V (Vehicle)2004502/01/2010MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/11/201001/11/2010
Defect SummaryChrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. these vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Corrective SummaryChrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesChrysler's safety campaign number is j37.owners 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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
10V315000CHRYSLER GROUP LLCfrom 04/23/2010 to 05/17/2010V (Vehicle)2062608/16/2010MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/07/201007/08/2010
Defect SummaryChrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
Consequence SummaryThis could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesChrysler safety recall no. k15.owners 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
09/25/20104400
 Was backing out of driveway and was not able to brake. brake pedal got hard would not let me press all the way. it would only let me press it halfway. kept pressing until it finally decided to stop. almost hit a truck that was passing by.