NHTSA Recall 10V315000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V315000; Date: Jul. 7, 2010
This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Dodge Nitro; 2010 Dodge RAM; 2010 Jeep Liberty; 2010 Jeep Wrangler
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 20,626
Recall Summary:
Chrysler 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers 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.
Recall Notes:
Chrysler 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 16, 2010
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