Recall 07V196000: 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2 other models

Report received

May 7, 2007

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

410vehicles

Model years

2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Dodge Caliber884 complaints
• 2007 Jeep Compass 4X4156 complaints
• 2007 Jeep Patriot 4X4141 complaints