Recall 08V202000: Brake Tube/Steering Shaft Interference

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Jeep/Wrangler 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 05, 2300

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V202000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1585

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling 1,585 M/Y 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler recall No. H17. Customers may 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.