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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V315📅 Jun 9, 2011

2011 Chrysler 200 & 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible + 10 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V315000
Manufacturer recall #
L23
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
11,096
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 4, 2011
Built
Apr 15, 2011 – May 6, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Chrysler's safety recall no. L23.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V315 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V315?

2011 Chrysler 200 & 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible + 10 more. 11,096 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chrysler dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.