DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Description
On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the abs electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.

Consequence
This could cause a crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge.  The recall began on october 22, 2007.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Chrysler recall no.  G40.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 safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - PARKING BRAKE

Description
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge.  The recall began on october 27, 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 safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge nitro passenger vehicles.  The windshield wiper system may experience a condition over time where high usage of the variable pause wiper function (delay mode) may eventually affect primary wiper function, rendering the wiper system inoperable.

Consequence
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and add external relays and update the totally integrated power module software to control the wiper functions.  The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.

Notes
Chrysler's campaign number is j28.owners 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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description
On certain vehicles, the totally integrated power module (tipm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.

Consequence
This could cause a crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the tipm.  The recall began on july 5, 2007.  Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no.  G25.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 safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Description
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

Consequence
This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control unit.  The recall began on february 19, 2007.  Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no.  F50.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 safercar.gov.