Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #13V121000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V121000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2007-2008 dodge nitro 4x2 vehicles manufactured march 21, 2006, through march 1, 2008; and 2008 jeep liberty 4x2 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2007, through march 1, 2008 Includes 62,578 affected units, Drive Shaft Failure may cause Airbag Deployment, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2008 dodge nitro 4x2 vehicles manufactured march 21, 2006, through march 1, 2008; and 2008 jeep liberty 4x2 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2007, through march 1, 2008

Defect Summary

Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 dodge nitro 4x2 vehicles manufactured march 21, 2006, through march 1, 2008; and 2008 jeep liberty 4x2 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2007, through march 1, 2008. the transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on may 29, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n10.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V121000
Report Received Date: 2013-04-03T00:00:00
Subject: Drive shaft failure may cause airbag deployment
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 62,578

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N10
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 dodge nitro 4x2 vehicles manufactured march 21, 2006, through march 1, 2008; and 2008 jeep liberty 4x2 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2007, through march 1, 2008. the transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence Summary: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on may 29, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n10.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V121000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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