Recall 10V-315
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC recalled the 2010 Dodge Nitro and 3 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, master cylinder).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-315
- Reported
- July 7, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 20,626 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Chrysler safety recall no. K15.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Nitro 2010
- Dodge Ram 2010
- Jeep Liberty 2010
- Jeep Wrangler 2010