2011 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible and others recall: column
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on June 8, 2011. It covers about 11,096 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,096
- reported
- Jun 8, 2011
- owners notified
- Jul 4, 2011
- related complaints
- 211
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 11V315000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler 200 2011 2011
- Chrysler 200 Convertible 2011 2011
- Chrysler Town and Country 2011 2011
- Dodge Avenger 2011 2011
- Dodge Caliber 2011 2011
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 2011
- Dodge Journey 2011 2011
- Dodge Nitro 2011 2011
- Jeep Compass 2011 2011
- Jeep Liberty 2011 2011
- Jeep Patriot 2011 2011
- Jeep Wrangler 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 211 complaints about steering problems.
2011 Chrysler 2002011 Chrysler Town and Country2011 Dodge Avenger2011 Dodge Grand Caravan2011 Dodge Journey2011 Jeep Compass2011 Jeep Patriot2011 Jeep Wrangler
Questions about recall 11V315000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible and others column?
Yes. Recall 11V315000, reported on June 8, 2011, covers about 11,096 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V315000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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