Chrysler Cherokee, Nitro Recall R/2008/168: Park Brake May Not Be Effective, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jan 2009
- Launched
- 834
- vehicles in the UK
- H28
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Cherokee, Nitro vehicles. The parking brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. The dealer will replace the parking brake lever assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. This could result in the vehicle moving inadvertently when parked.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARK BRAKE MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE Defect: It has been identified that the parking brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. This could result in the vehicle moving inadvertently when parked. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake lever assembly replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the vehicle moving inadvertently when parked.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee, Nitro may be included. Chrysler estimates 834 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 H28 or the DVSA reference R/2008/168. 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, Jeep Grand CherokeeFront airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner may deploy unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/110 | |
| 200, 300, Cherokee, Dodge Challenger and 3 moreVehicle electronic systems may malfunction | Low | R/2015/191 | |
| CherokeePossibility of loss of control | Book soon | R/2012/046 | |
| Cherokee, Dodge Caliber, Grand Voyager, Jeep Compass and 4 moreSteering column performance during an impact may be compromised | Urgent | R/2011/081 | |
| NitroWindscreen wipers may become ineffective | Book soon | R/2010/018 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2008/121 on 18 Sep 2008, for halfshaft and drive may disengage without warning. The one launched after it was R/2009/119 on 13 Jan 2010, for side airbag wiring incorrectly connected. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/168, launched 9 January 2009. 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.