Recall 07V196000: Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Dodge/Caliber 2007

Jeep/Compass 4X4 2007

Jeep/Patriot 4X4 2007

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V196000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 01, 2007

COMPONENT: Wheels: Cap/Cover/Hub

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 410

SUMMARY:
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.

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.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler recall No. G15. 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.