Dodge · Canada · Mod
Dodge Nitro: Other
Affects Dodge Nitro · 2007–2008 — about 720 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system. This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without any warning. Correction: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational