Vehicle recall 08V202000 · May 6, 2008

2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler

Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 Jeep wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.
Consequence: Prolonged brake tube contact could wear a hole in the tube and cause a partial brake system loss. This could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised brake tube clip to retain the tubes, inspect the brake tubes for damage due to potential contact with the steering intermediate shaft, and replace the brake tubes if necessary. The recall began on June 30, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes: Chrysler recall no. H17.CUSTOMERS may 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V202000
Reported to NHTSA: May 6, 2008
Filed by: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer campaign: H17
Owner notification: June 30, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,709
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V202000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Jeep Wrangler (2007-2008): 2008, 2007

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