2011 Dodge Nitro Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 Dodge Nitro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 20V396000Jul 7, 2020925,239 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
  Covers: Dodge Nitro 2007–2011, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010, Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 13V282000Jul 2, 2013442,320 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Dodge Nitro 2011–2012, Chrysler 200 2011–2013, Dodge Avenger 2011–2013 +2 more

  Reported issue: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

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• 11V315000Jun 8, 201111,096 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Column
  Covers: Dodge Nitro 2011, Jeep Wrangler 2011, Liberty 2011 +9 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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