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Chrysler has issued a recall for 3,663 SUVs, including the 2007-08 Dodge Nitro and the 2008 Jeep Liberty. When equipped with a manual transmission, those vehicles may have a faulty parking brake system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The brake lever clutch drum may distort over time, allowing the parking brake to slip and cause an accident if the vehicle were to roll. Dealers will replace the parking brake... // Cars.com

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Enlarge Photo Some 3,663 '07 and '08 model year Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty small SUVs , which share a platform, have been recalled due to "various degrees of reduced effectiveness" of their parking brakes. So far, 24 incidents have been reported, with one alleged vehicle crash, says Edmunds . The recall involves only vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration ( NHTSA ), summarizes the problem by stating that the park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system, allowing the vehicle to move despite operator engagement of the parking brake lever.

This recall affects both small SUVs built before February 2008. Chrysler dealers will make the fix for free, and owners are encouraged... // TheCarConnection.com

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Chrysler is recalling 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro and 2008 Jeep Liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions over a parking brake defect that could cause a crash.  In a defect notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker explains, "the parking brake level clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake system," which "could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning."  

Dodge and Jeep dealers will "replace the parking brake lever assembly on all affected vehicles" free of charge. ... // U.S. News Rankings & Reviews