The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V315000·Announced 2011-06-08

Chrysler Group Recalls 2011 Vehicles for Steering Column Rivet Defect

Chrysler Group is recalling 11,096 model year 2011 vehicles because a missing or incorrect steering column rivet could compromise safety in a frontal crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering column) that could compromise occupant protection in a frontal crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge vehicles, including the Town and Country, Patriot, Nitro, Compass, 200, 200 Convertible, Journey, Caliber, Wrangler, Grand Caravan, and Avenger. The recall affects 11,096 vehicles that may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.

A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash. This condition may decrease the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system and increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY, PATRIOT, NITRO, COMPASS
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
11,096

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (12)

  • TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • PATRIOT
  • NITRO
  • COMPASS
  • 200 CONVERTIBLE
  • JOURNEY
  • CALIBER
  • WRANGLER
  • GRAND CARAVAN
  • AVENGER
  • LIBERTY
  • 200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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