01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2010 Dodge Nitro recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V396000
- Component
- AIR BAGS, STEERING
- Report received
- July 7, 2020
- Potential units
- 925,239campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: February 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA 10V315000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- July 7, 2010
- Potential units
- 20,626campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
Why it matters: This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Owner notification: August 16, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
NHTSA 10V009000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- January 11, 2010
- Potential units
- 20,045campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. these vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Why it matters: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Owner notification: February 1, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH