Recall 09V438000: 2007 Dodge Nitro

Report received

Nov 6, 2009

Manufacturer

CHRYSLER LLC

Potentially affected

82,079vehicles

Model years

2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge nitro passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper system may experience a condition over time where high usage of the variable pause wiper function ("delay" mode) may eventually affect primary wiper function, rendering the wiper system inoperable.

Possible consequence

Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and add external relays and update the totally integrated power module software to control the wiper functions. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Dodge Nitro494 complaints