Chrysler is recalling about 25,000 model year 2007 Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass vehicles due to sticky gas pedals. In the affected vehicles, part of the gas pedal assembly can fall off, causing the pedal to come out of alignment and become stuck, CNNMoney.com reports.
CTS Corp., the supplier that made Toyota’s problem accelerator pedals, also made these Dodge and Jeep pedals. The problem that causes the pedals to stick is reportedly unrelated.
Dodge Caliber
The NHTSA started investigating the pedals in early May after five consumer complaints. In four of the cases, a mechanical part of the gas pedal was found on the floor of the vehicle.
Both the Caliber and Compass have brake override systems, which automatically cuts engine power when the brake pedal is pressed, even if the gas pedal is also pressed. This makes the vehicle easier to control if the gas pedal becomes stuck.
Chrysler said it doesn’t know of any accidents or injuries related to the problem. The automaker said it will notify owners of the affected vehicles and replace the gas pedal assembly free of charge. Only some Calibers from the 2007 model year will potentially have the problem. Owners can call Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
Jeep Compass
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