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VehicleJul 7, 201020,626 affected

Dodge / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V315000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Chrysler Group LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 7, 2010
Owners notified
Aug 16, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
20,626
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 22, 2010 to May 19, 2010
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

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 .

Other recalls for the same vehicles

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.