NHTSA Recall # | 68842 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V315000 |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | WRANGLER |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 16/08/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/04/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/05/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/07/10 |
Report created | 08/07/10 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 20626 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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 . |