The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V315000·Announced 2010-07-07

Chrysler Recalls 2010 Jeep and Dodge Vehicles for Brake Tube Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2010 Jeep and Dodge vehicles because improperly formed brake tube flares may cause fluid loss and reduced braking performance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 lead to reduced braking performance and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2010 Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro, Ram 1500, and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The recall involves left-hand drive Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro, and Ram 1500 trucks, as well as both 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. This defect could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during August 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP, DODGE WRANGLER, NITRO, LIBERTY, RAM
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
20,626

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 (4)

  • WRANGLER
  • NITRO
  • LIBERTY
  • RAM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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