- Daimler Chrysler Corporation issued a safety recall for the Jeep Patriot in May, 2007. The recall was to fix a problem in the rear disc-brakes, which did not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requirements. Technicians discovered the hub mounting bolts that secure the rear wheel could affect use of the parking brake.
- Car dealerships handling the 2007 Jeep Patriot were authorized to replace the mounting bolts on the rear wheels. Mechanics inspected the parking brake and made necessary repairs. The cost was born by Daimler Chrysler.
- Failure address the brake problem raised the danger of unintended vehicle movement leading to a crash while the car was driven. Patriot drivers encountering this problem were advised to let off the gas and shift the car into neutral gear. Drivers were asked to let the vehicle coast to a stop or as near as possible before applying the brakes, according to Cody Larson, a certified service technician at Dale Auto Body & Repair in Aurora, South Dakota.
- The recall was made in May of 2007, not too long after the Patriot was put on the market. Dealers with 2007 Jeep Patriots on their lots were required to complete the recall repairs before selling the vehicle.
When a 2007 Jeep Patriot is traded in, it is the responsibility of the dealer taking possession of the vehicle to verify recall repairs were made. It never hurts a potential buyer to ask the seller if recall repairs were made, or have the repairs verified by a certified mechanic.
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