Vehicle recall 08V525000 · October 8, 2008
Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty
The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 Dodge nitro and my 2008 Jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
- Consequence
- This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler recall no. H28.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V525000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 2008
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- H28
- Owner notification
- October 27, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,663
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Nitro (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Jeep Liberty (2008): 2008
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