2007-2008 Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty recall: structure

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on April 3, 2013. It covers about 62,578 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 62,578
reported: Apr 3, 2013
owners notified: Jun 27, 2013
related complaints: 152

Structure

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 13V121000

Affected vehicles

Dodge Nitro 2007-2008 2007 2008
Jeep Liberty 2008 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 152 complaints about body problems.

2007 Dodge Nitro 2008 Dodge Nitro 2008 Jeep Liberty

Questions about recall 13V121000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty structure?

Yes. Recall 13V121000, reported on April 3, 2013, covers about 62,578 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V121000?

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.

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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