Recall 10V009000: Brake Booster Rod Clip

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chrysler/Sebring 2010

Dodge/Avenger 2010

Dodge/Nitro 2010

Dodge/RAM 2009-2010

Jeep/Commander 2010

Jeep/Grand Cherokee 2010

Jeep/Liberty 2010

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 07, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V009000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20045

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling 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 January 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler safety recall No. 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.