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Recalls for 2011 Dodge Nitro

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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:COLUMN


Posted on: 2011-06-09
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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 .

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2013-07-05
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured june 28, 2011, through december 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 dodge avenger vehicles manufactured june 25, 2011, through january 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 dodge nitro vehicles manufactured june 17, 2011, through december 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 jeep liberty vehicles manufactured june 17, 2011, through august 15, 2012.  Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the totally integrated power module (tipm) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge.  The recall began on november 19, 2013.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.  Chrysler's recall campaign number is n38.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2013-07-05
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured june 28, 2011, through december 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 dodge avenger vehicles manufactured june 25, 2011, through january 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 dodge nitro vehicles manufactured june 17, 2011, through december 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 jeep liberty vehicles manufactured june 17, 2011, through august 15, 2012.  Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the totally integrated power module (tipm) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge.  The recall began on november 19, 2013.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.  Chrysler's recall campaign number is n38.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 2020-07-07
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2008-2010 chrysler town and country and dodge grand caravan and 2007-2011 dodge nitro vehicles.  These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.  The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

Consequence
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge.  The recall began february 11, 2021.  Owners may contact fca us llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is w09.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2020-07-07
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2008-2010 chrysler town and country and dodge grand caravan and 2007-2011 dodge nitro vehicles.  These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.  The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

Consequence
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge.  The recall began february 11, 2021.  Owners may contact fca us llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is w09.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.