Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #11V487000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V487000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 667 affected units, ROD BEARING FAILURE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. these engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V487000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2011-09-29T00:00:00

Subject: Rod bearing failure

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 667

Details

MFR Campaign Number: L33

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. these engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.

Consequence Summary: Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tu2b-x5fs_x6td

NHTSA ID: 11V487000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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