Recall 10V009 covers 20,045 2009-2010 Dodge Nitro, Ram, Avenger and related vehicles for a brake booster clip defect. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Dodge is recalling 20,045 2009-2010 vehicles, including Ram, Nitro, Avenger, and related Chrysler and Jeep models, under recall 10V009 because the brake booster input rod retaining clip is missing or improperly formed. The defect can cause brake failure without warning and increase crash risk; the Ram dealer repair will be free once Dodge makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The brake booster input rod is the link that carries brake pedal movement into the power brake booster. On 2009-2010 Dodge Nitro, Ram, Commander, Sebring, Liberty, Avenger, and Grand Cherokee vehicles in this recall, that rod depends on a retaining clip to stay locked in the correct position. The booster adds assist so the driver does not have to supply all braking force through the pedal alone.
The problem is the retaining clip was built incorrectly or left out during assembly. If the clip does not hold the input rod as designed, the rod is not secured in the brake booster linkage. That leaves a critical part of the brake pedal connection able to move out of position instead of transferring pedal force normally.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a dashboard light, noise, or gradual pedal change before the clip problem affects braking.
Who's affected?
Covers seven models from the 2009 and 2010 model years, all tied to the hydraulic brake system.
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2009 Dodge Ram | hydraulic brake system |
| 2010 Jeep Commander | hydraulic brake system |
| 2010 Chrysler Sebring | hydraulic brake system |
| 2010 Jeep Liberty | hydraulic brake system |
| 2010 Dodge Avenger | hydraulic brake system |
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | hydraulic brake system |
| 2010 Dodge Ram | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 20,045 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Brake failure can happen without warning and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so avoid guessing from symptoms. Confirm your VIN and contact the dealer for repair timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Ram dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Nitro, Ram, Commander, Sebring, Liberty, Avenger, or Grand Cherokee is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner notice mailed in February 2010, or use your VIN if you bought the vehicle used and never received a letter.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to ask about the free brake-booster input-rod retaining-clip replacement that fixes the brake-failure risk.
- Call Dodge customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions and reference recall number 10V009 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and tell the dealer the repair is for the brake booster input rod retaining clip.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and stop driving if the brake pedal feels abnormal.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician replaces the brake booster input rod retaining clip covered by recall 10V009. That clip secures the brake booster input rod connection, so the repair is focused on replacing the missing or improperly formed retainer with the correct part. The dealer repair will be free once available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| January 11, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 1, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V009?
Recall 10V009 covers 20,045 2009-2010 Dodge vehicles with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip. The defect can cause brake failure without warning and increase crash risk. Dodge will replace the clip for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Dodge Nitro, Ram, Commander, Sebring, Liberty, Avenger, or Grand Cherokee is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V009. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule replacement of the brake booster input rod retaining clip. Reference recall number 10V009 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Dodge will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is brake failure without warning. An improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip can prevent normal brake operation and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before relying on the vehicle for regular driving.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before failure in recall 10V009. The official filing says the brake failure can happen without warning, so the VIN check matters. If your vehicle is included, schedule the free clip replacement with a franchised Ram dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V009000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V009 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V009000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →