Chrysler Recalls 2010 Models for Brake Booster Clip Defect
Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 vehicles due to a brake booster retaining clip defect that could cause brake failure without warning.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in brake failure without warning and cause a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and model year 2009-2010 Dodge Ram trucks. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
The defect could result in brake failure without warning, which could cause a crash. The recall is expected to begin during February 2010.
Owners should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a repair. Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- DODGE, JEEP, CHRYSLER NITRO, RAM, COMMANDER, SEBRING
- Brand
- DODGE
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 20,045
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (7)
- NITRO
- RAM
- COMMANDER
- SEBRING
- LIBERTY
- AVENGER
- GRAND CHEROKEE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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