Chrysler Recalls 2012 Vehicles Due to Engine Bearing Failure Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2012 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines because debris may cause connecting rod bearing failure, potentially leading to engine seizure and increased crash risk.
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 (engine seizure) that may increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles manufactured between August 31, 2011, and September 13, 2011. The affected vehicles include the Chrysler 200 and Town & Country, Dodge Charger, Durango, Grand Caravan, and Journey, and Jeep Grand Cherokee. All affected vehicles are equipped with 3.6L engines.
The recall is issued because these engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block. This failure may lead to engine seizure, which increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or about November 18, 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
- DODGE, CHRYSLER, JEEP JOURNEY, TOWN AND COUNTRY, 200, CHARGER
- Brand
- DODGE
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 667
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 (7)
- JOURNEY
- TOWN AND COUNTRY
- 200
- CHARGER
- DURANGO
- GRAND CARAVAN
- GRAND CHEROKEE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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