Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
The master cylinder is a critical part of your vehicle's brake system. It connects your brake pedal to the hydraulic control unit. In affected 2010 Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler, and Ram 1500 models, the connection between these two components might not be properly formed.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, you could lose brake fluid, which would severely reduce your braking performance while driving. This could cause an accident.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will replace the brake tubes at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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 1-800-853-1403.
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