NHTSA Campaign 07V196000
WHEELS:HUB
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported May 7, 2007 · 410 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | CALIBER | 2007 | 410 |
| JEEP | COMPASS 4X4 | 2007 | 410 |
| JEEP | PATRIOT 4X4 | 2007 | 410 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V196000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.