Vehicle recall 10V009000 · January 11, 2010
Dodge Ram, Dodge Avenger and 5 more models
These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler sebring; Dodge avenger and nitro; Jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 Dodge ram truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
- Consequence
- This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler's safety campaign number is J37.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 11, 2010
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- J37
- Owner notification
- February 1, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,045
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Sebring (2010): 2010
- Dodge Avenger (2010): 2010
- Dodge Nitro (2010): 2010
- Dodge Ram (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Jeep Commander (2010): 2010
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (2010): 2010
- Jeep Liberty (2010): 2010
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