2008 Dodge Nitro
Utility 4D R/T 2WD
Safety Ratings
Frontal Moderate Overlap Test Results
GOOD
Rear Crash Protection Results
POOR
Rollover Rating Test Results
GOOD
Side Impact Test Results
MARGINAL
Frontal crash ratings - Driver
Frontal crash ratings - Passenger
Side crash ratings - Driver
Side crash ratings - Passenger
NHTSA Rollover Resistance Rating
Recalls
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 08V525000 |
|---|---|
| Mfg's Report Date: | OCT 07, 2008 |
| Component: | PARKING BRAKE |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 3663 |
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H28. 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.
Disclaimer
The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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