Chrysler Recalls 24,177 Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler Models

Chrysler has announced a recall of 24,177  Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles, mostly from the 2010 model year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, certain vehicles "may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip", which could result in a brake failure and crash.The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler discovered the problem during routine quality checks; it has received no complaints from owners or word of injuries caused by poorly made or missing clips.

Affected vehicles include:

•  2010 Chrysler Sebring

•  2010 Dodge Avenger

•  2010 Dodge Nitro

•  2009 - 2010 Dodge Ram

•  2010 Jeep Commander

•  2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

•  2010 Jeep Liberty

If you own a vehicle on the recall list, call 1-800-853-1403, and Chrysler will schedule a free replacement of the retaining clip. For further information, contact the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.

[NHTSA website]

This story originally appeared at The Car Connection

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