NHTSA recall 08V-202 (08V202000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 6, 2008 - about 1,709 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V202000
Also written as: 08V-202
Manufacturer number: H17
Reported: May 6, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~1,709
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLER, RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY, VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR BRAKE TUBES.

Why it is dangerous

PROLONGED BRAKE TUBE CONTACT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE AND CAUSE A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED BRAKE TUBE CLIP TO RETAIN THE TUBES, INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-202 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Wrangler - 2007, 2008

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