Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Steering
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
What could happen
A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler 200 2011
- Chrysler 200 Convertible 2011
- Chrysler Town And Country 2011
- Dodge Avenger 2011
- Dodge Caliber 2011
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2011
- Dodge Journey 2011
- Dodge Nitro 2011
- Jeep Compass 2011
- Jeep Liberty 2011
- Jeep Patriot 2011
- Jeep Wrangler 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V315000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 8, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jul 4, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11,096
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 15, 2011 to May 6, 2011
- Part
- Steering › Column
- Maker's own recall number
- L23
Notes
Chrysler's safety recall no. L23.owners 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 .
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.