NHTSA Recall 09V438000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V438000; Date: Nov. 6, 2009
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Dodge Nitro
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: Chrysler Llc
Affected Units:: 82,079
Recall Summary:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 Dodge nitro passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper system may experience a condition over time where high usage of the variable pause wiper function ("delay" mode) may eventually affect primary wiper function, rendering the wiper system inoperable.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and add external relays and update the totally integrated power module software to control the wiper functions. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
Recall Notes:
Chrysler's campaign number is j28. 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 28, 2010
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