Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 07V-042 · 2007 Chrysler 300 LWB
ACCUBUILT, INC. recall 07V-042 covers 69 2007 Chrysler 300 LWB for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V042000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN LONG WHEEL BASE VEHICLES WHICH WERE MODIFIED BY ACCUBUILT, THE PARK BRAKE CABLE COULD LOSE TENSION.
The risk
SHOULD THIS CABLE FAIL, THE PARK BRAKE WILL NOT ADEQUATELY HOLD THE VEHICLE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
ACCUBUILT WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE CABLE ON THESE MODIFIED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2007. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES CONVERTED BY ACCUBUILT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCUBUILT AT 1-888-324-7895.
ACCUBUILT RECALL NO. 07-001.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 9, 2006 to January 9, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.