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NHTSA Recall 07V196000: Hub (wheels)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 410 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Dodge Caliber.

410
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2007
owners notified (May 8)
NHTSA campaign07V196000
Manufacturer campaignG15
ComponentWHEELS › HUB
Report receivedMay 7, 2007
Owner notificationMay 8, 2007
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems." the length of the rear wheel hub mounting bolts may prevent actuation of the park brake.

Safety risk

This could allow unintended movement of the vehicle under certain conditions and cause a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear wheel hub mounting bolts and repair the park brake free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. G15.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.

Vehicles covered by recall 07V196000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge Caliber2007
Jeep Compass 4X42007
Jeep Patriot 4X42007

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.