Chrysler Wrangler Recall R/2008/110: Rear Brake Pipes Could Fail Resulting In A Partial Brake System Loss, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2008
- Launched
- 1,042
- vehicles in the UK
- h17
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Wrangler vehicles. There may be insufficient clearance between the steering shaft and the rear brake pipes. The dealer will inspect the brake pipes and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be insufficient clearance between the steering shaft and the rear brake pipes. Prolonged contact may result in the pipe becoming holed resulting in a partial loss of the braking system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR BRAKE PIPES COULD FAIL RESULTING IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. Defect: It has been identified that there may be insufficient clearance between the steering shaft and the rear brake pipes. Prolonged contact may result in the pipe becoming holed resulting in a partial loss of the braking system. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the brake pipes inspected and replaced if necessary. In every case an additional retaining clip will be installed.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the pipe becoming holed resulting in a partial loss of the braking system.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the brake pipes and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler may be included. Chrysler estimates 1,042 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code h17 or the DVSA reference R/2008/110. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee, Dodge Caliber, Grand Voyager, Jeep Compass and 4 moreSteering column performance during an impact may be compromised | Urgent | R/2011/081 | |
| WranglerBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2010/142 | |
| WranglerEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2007/110 | |
| 300, Caliber, Grand Cherokee, WranglerRear brakes may lock | Urgent | R/2007/042 | |
| WranglerVehicle may stall | Urgent | R/2006/190 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2008/064 on 17 Jul 2008, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2008/121 on 18 Sep 2008, for halfshaft and drive may disengage without warning. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/110, launched 18 September 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.