Recall 11V315000: 2011 Chrysler Town And Country and 11 other models

Report received

Jun 8, 2011

Manufacturer

Chrysler group llc

Potentially affected

11,096vehicles

Model years

2011

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 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 Chrysler 200336 complaints
• 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible35 complaints
• 2011 Chrysler Town And Country773 complaints
• 2011 Dodge Avenger209 complaints
• 2011 Dodge Caliber165 complaints
• 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan530 complaints
• 2011 Dodge Journey169 complaints
• 2011 Dodge Nitro122 complaints
• 2011 Jeep Compass188 complaints
• 2011 Jeep Liberty181 complaints
• 2011 Jeep Patriot326 complaints
• 2011 Jeep Wrangler485 complaints