NHTSA recall 08V525000
Parking Brake · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
October 8, 2008report date
3,663units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
Why it matters: This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
The fix: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2007 Dodge Nitro, 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2008 Jeep Liberty.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V525000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.