NHTSA Recall 11V315000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V315000; Date: Jun. 8, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 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
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 11,096
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 4, 2011
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