Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L Technical Service Bulletin #J37
Date: 100125
Recall Brake Pedal Linkage Clip Missing/Defective
January 2010
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall J37
Brake Pedal Linkage Clip
Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed
according to this notification. Rapid Response Transmittal (RRT) 09104 is no longer applicable for the involved vehicles only. Those
vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this recall.2010 Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L
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Models
2010
(KA) Dodge Nitro
(KK) Jeep(R) Liberty
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from October 29, 2009 through November 16, 2009 (MDH 102906 through
111612).
2010
(WK) Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee
(XK) Jeep(R) Commander
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from November 5, 2009 through November 12, 2009 (MDH 110509 through
111215).
2010
(JS) Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from November 12, 2009 through November 20, 2009 (MDH 111214 through
112009).
2009
(DH) Dodge Ram Truck 2500 series
(DM) Dodge Ram Truck 4500/5500 series
(D1) Dodge Ram Truck 3500 series
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from August 17, 2009 through August 28, 2009 (MDH 081711 through 082800).
2010
(DC)
(DJ)
(DM)
(DS)
(D2)
Dodge Ram Truck Cab Chassis 3500 series
Dodge Ram Truck 2500 series
Dodge Ram Truck Cab Chassis 4500/5500 series
Dodge Ram Truck 1500 series
Dodge Ram Truck 3500 series
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from August 17, 2009 through December 10, 2009 (MDH 081712 through 121006).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build periods have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded
from this recall.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on
these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should
perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The brake pedal linkage clip on about 20,000 of the above vehicles, excluding Dodge Ram trucks, may have been manufactured
incorrectly. While some Dodge Ram trucks may not have the clip installed. A defective or missing brake pedal linkage clip could allow
the brake booster input rod to detach from the brake pedal which will result in a loss of the vehicle's service brakes and could cause a
crash without warning.
Repair
The brake pedal linkage clip must be replaced on all vehicles except Dodge Ram trucks.
Dodge Ram trucks must be inspected for the presence of the brake pedal linkage clip. Trucks found without the clip must have a new clip
installed.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description2010 Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L
06035334
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Clip, Brake Pedal Linkage
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were assigned will receive enough brake pedal linkage clips to service about 10% of those
vehicles.
Special Tools
No special tools are required to perform this service procedure.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab.
Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use one of the labor operation numbers and time allowances shown.
Add the cost of the recall parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
Dealer Notification
To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select "Global Recall System" on the Service tab, then click on the description of this
notification.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to
schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners to update our records if applicable.
Dealers are encouraged to consider alternative scheduling and servicing
approaches for this recall. This repair does not require hoists or other full service facility special equipment and is a Chrysler Mobile
Service approved repair.
Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up
All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for
dealer inquiry as needed.
GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete
vehicles. The owner's name, address and phone number are listed if known.
Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission.
To use this system, click on the "Service" tab and then click on "Global Recall System." Your dealer's VIN list for each recall displayed
can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence.
Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair.
Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor
Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.
Additional Information2010 Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L
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If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services Field Operations
Chrysler Group LLC
Service Procedure
A. Inspect Brake Pedal Linkage Clip (Dodge Ram Trucks Only)
NOTE:
This procedure only applies to Dodge Ram truck models. All other vehicles proceed to Section B of this repair procedure.
1. Open the driver's front door.
2. Looking up under the instrument panel, by the brake pedal arm, inspect for the presence of a brake pedal linkage clip at the brake
booster input rod (Figure 1):
> If the brake pedal linkage clip is present, no further action is required.
> If the brake pedal linkage clip is missing, install a new clip.
NOTE:
An audible "click" will be heard when the clip is properly installed.
B. Replace Brake Pedal Linkage Clip (All Models except Dodge Ram Trucks)
1. Open the driver's front door.
2. Vehicles equipped with a hush panel, remove the hush panel to gain access to the brake pedal linkage clip.
3. Remove and discard the original brake pedal linkage clip (Figure 2).2010 Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L
4.
Install a new brake pedal linkage clip (Figure 2).
NOTE:
An audible "click" will be heard when the clip is properly installed.
5. Vehicles equipped with a hush panel, install the hush panel.
Page 772010 Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L
Date: 100125
Recall Brake Pedal Linkage Clip Missing/Defective
January 2010
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall J37
Brake Pedal Linkage Clip
Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed
according to this notification. Rapid Response Transmittal (RRT) 09104 is no longer applicable for the involved vehicles only. Those
vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this recall.2010 Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L
Page 74
Models
2010
(KA) Dodge Nitro
(KK) Jeep(R) Liberty
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from October 29, 2009 through November 16, 2009 (MDH 102906 through
111612).
2010
(WK) Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee
(XK) Jeep(R) Commander
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from November 5, 2009 through November 12, 2009 (MDH 110509 through
111215).
2010
(JS) Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from November 12, 2009 through November 20, 2009 (MDH 111214 through
112009).
2009
(DH) Dodge Ram Truck 2500 series
(DM) Dodge Ram Truck 4500/5500 series
(D1) Dodge Ram Truck 3500 series
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from August 17, 2009 through August 28, 2009 (MDH 081711 through 082800).
2010
(DC)
(DJ)
(DM)
(DS)
(D2)
Dodge Ram Truck Cab Chassis 3500 series
Dodge Ram Truck 2500 series
Dodge Ram Truck Cab Chassis 4500/5500 series
Dodge Ram Truck 1500 series
Dodge Ram Truck 3500 series
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from August 17, 2009 through December 10, 2009 (MDH 081712 through 121006).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build periods have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded
from this recall.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on
these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should
perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The brake pedal linkage clip on about 20,000 of the above vehicles, excluding Dodge Ram trucks, may have been manufactured
incorrectly. While some Dodge Ram trucks may not have the clip installed. A defective or missing brake pedal linkage clip could allow
the brake booster input rod to detach from the brake pedal which will result in a loss of the vehicle's service brakes and could cause a
crash without warning.
Repair
The brake pedal linkage clip must be replaced on all vehicles except Dodge Ram trucks.
Dodge Ram trucks must be inspected for the presence of the brake pedal linkage clip. Trucks found without the clip must have a new clip
installed.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description2010 Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L
06035334
Page 75
Clip, Brake Pedal Linkage
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were assigned will receive enough brake pedal linkage clips to service about 10% of those
vehicles.
Special Tools
No special tools are required to perform this service procedure.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab.
Claims submitted will be used by Chrysler to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use one of the labor operation numbers and time allowances shown.
Add the cost of the recall parts package plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
Dealer Notification
To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select "Global Recall System" on the Service tab, then click on the description of this
notification.
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to
schedule appointments for this service with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner letter is an Owner Notification postcard to allow owners to update our records if applicable.
Dealers are encouraged to consider alternative scheduling and servicing
approaches for this recall. This repair does not require hoists or other full service facility special equipment and is a Chrysler Mobile
Service approved repair.
Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP and Dealer Follow Up
All involved vehicles have been entered into the DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for
dealer inquiry as needed.
GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of their incomplete
vehicles. The owner's name, address and phone number are listed if known.
Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within several days of repair claim submission.
To use this system, click on the "Service" tab and then click on "Global Recall System." Your dealer's VIN list for each recall displayed
can be sorted by: those vehicles that were unsold at recall launch, those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN sequence.
Dealers must perform this repair on all unsold vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule appointments for this repair.
Recall VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner name and address information that was obtained from the Department of Motor
Vehicles of various states. Use of this information is permitted for this recall only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.
Additional Information2010 Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L
Page 76
If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this action, please contact your Service and Parts District Manager.
Customer Services Field Operations
Chrysler Group LLC
Service Procedure
A. Inspect Brake Pedal Linkage Clip (Dodge Ram Trucks Only)
NOTE:
This procedure only applies to Dodge Ram truck models. All other vehicles proceed to Section B of this repair procedure.
1. Open the driver's front door.
2. Looking up under the instrument panel, by the brake pedal arm, inspect for the presence of a brake pedal linkage clip at the brake
booster input rod (Figure 1):
> If the brake pedal linkage clip is present, no further action is required.
> If the brake pedal linkage clip is missing, install a new clip.
NOTE:
An audible "click" will be heard when the clip is properly installed.
B. Replace Brake Pedal Linkage Clip (All Models except Dodge Ram Trucks)
1. Open the driver's front door.
2. Vehicles equipped with a hush panel, remove the hush panel to gain access to the brake pedal linkage clip.
3. Remove and discard the original brake pedal linkage clip (Figure 2).2010 Jeep Truck Grand Cherokee 4WD V85.7L
4.
Install a new brake pedal linkage clip (Figure 2).
NOTE:
An audible "click" will be heard when the clip is properly installed.
5. Vehicles equipped with a hush panel, install the hush panel.
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