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2009 Dodge Safety Test Ratings
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Dodge Avenger 4DR. w/SAB later release




Dodge Avenger 4DR. w/SAB early release




Dodge Caliber 4-DR. w/SAB




Dodge Challenger 2-DR. w/SAB




Dodge Charger 4-DR.




Dodge Dakota Extended Cab


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Dodge Dakota 4-DR.




Dodge Durango 4-DR. w/SAB

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Dodge Grand Caravan w/SAB




Dodge Journey 4-DR. w/SAB




Dodge Nitro 4-DR. w/SAB




Dodge Ram 1500 4-DR. Quad Cab w/SAB

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Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab w/SAB

Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
Dodge Ram 1500 4-DR. Crew Cab w/SAB

Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
Dodge Ram 2500 4-DR. Mega Cab w/SAB
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab w/SAB
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
Dodge Ram 2500 Extended Cab w/SAB
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
 Not
Tested
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Tested
Dodge Sprinter 2500 12-Passenger Wagon
 Not
Tested
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Dodge Viper 2-DR.
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Dodge Viper Roadster
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Service Bulletins for 2009 Dodge
2009 DODGE AVENGER
Bulletin Number: J-03
CHRYSLER: AN INCORRECT POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AN INCORRECT PCV VALVE CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
2009 DODGE CALIBER
Bulletin Number: RECALL H43
DODGE: CALIBER SRT4 HAS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL THAT WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: RRT-08-070
CHRYSLER: LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *PE
Bulletin Number: TB-09-006
CHRYSLER: WIRE HARNESS TIE STRAP NOT SECURED. THE STRAP PROVIDES STRAIN RELIEF FOR THE HARNESS CONNECTORS. *PE
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Bulletin Number: J-03
CHRYSLER: AN INCORRECT POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AN INCORRECT PCV VALVE CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
2009 DODGE JOURNEY
Bulletin Number: 08-035
2009 (JC) ELECTRICAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *NJ
Bulletin Number: J-03
CHRYSLER: AN INCORRECT POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AN INCORRECT PCV VALVE CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: J-03
CHRYSLER: AN INCORRECT POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AN INCORRECT PCV VALVE CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: SB-09-031
CHRYSLER/DODGE:VEHICLES MAY PULL SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE REAR TOE LINK CAM BOLT. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD CAN ALLOW THE ALIGNMENT TO CHANGE. *PE UPDATED 10/07/0
Bulletin Number: SB-09-031
CHRYSLER/DODGE:VEHICLES MAY PULL SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE REAR TOE LINK CAM BOLT. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD CAN ALLOW THE ALIGNMENT TO CHANGE. *PE UPDATED 10/07/0
Bulletin Number: SB-09-031
CHRYSLER/DODGE:VEHICLES MAY PULL SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE REAR TOE LINK CAM BOLT. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD CAN ALLOW THE ALIGNMENT TO CHANGE. *PE UPDATED 10/07/0
Bulletin Number: SB-09-031
CHRYSLER/DODGE:VEHICLES MAY PULL SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE REAR TOE LINK CAM BOLT. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD CAN ALLOW THE ALIGNMENT TO CHANGE. *PE UPDATED 10/07/0
Bulletin Number: SB-23-004-09
CHRYSLER: DOORS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK PROPERLY WHEN USING POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY. *PE
2009 DODGE JOURNEY AWD
Bulletin Number: SB-09-031
CHRYSLER/DODGE:VEHICLES MAY PULL SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE REAR TOE LINK CAM BOLT. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD CAN ALLOW THE ALIGNMENT TO CHANGE. *PE UPDATED 10/07/0
Bulletin Number: SB-09-031
CHRYSLER/DODGE:VEHICLES MAY PULL SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ON THE REAR TOE LINK CAM BOLT. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD CAN ALLOW THE ALIGNMENT TO CHANGE. *PE UPDATED 10/07/0
2009 DODGE NITRO 4X2
Bulletin Number: J-03
CHRYSLER: AN INCORRECT POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AN INCORRECT PCV VALVE CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
2009 DODGE NITRO 4X4
Bulletin Number: J-03
CHRYSLER: AN INCORRECT POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. AN INCORRECT PCV VALVE CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
2009 DODGE RAM 1500
Bulletin Number: J-04
DODGE: A NON APPLICABLE VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: J-04
DODGE: A NON APPLICABLE VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: SB-09-035
CHRYSLER/DODGE: TAILGATE SPOILER MODIFICATION. VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE THE ADDITION OF TWO SIDED TAPE TO THE INBOARD EDGE OF THE TAILGATE SPOILER TO PREVENT THE SPOILER FROM TEARING OFF THE TAILGATE WHEN CARGO IS UNLOADED.
Bulletin Number: SB-22-0001-09
CHRYSLER: VEHICLE VIBRATION OR SHAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED: THE TIRES ARE FLAT SPOTTED DUE TO SHIPPING OR SITTING IN THE LOT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, THE VEHICLE VIBRATION WILL GO AWAY AFTER THE TIRES ARE WARMED UP, (NORMALLY 10 TO 20 MILES OF HI
 
Recalls for 2009 Dodge
2009 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V528000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 07/10/2008 - 08/26/2008
Potential Units Affected: 712
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V047000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 10/14/2008 - 12/11/2008
Potential Units Affected: 91
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 91 MY 2009 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINE PASSENGER VEHICLES. A COMPATIBILITY ISSUE BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SOFTWARE AND FUEL PUMP MODULE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL GAUGE OVERSTATING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHEN THE GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS STILL FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE CALIBER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V528000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 07/10/2008 - 08/26/2008
Potential Units Affected: 712
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE CHALLENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V642000
Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 09/03/2008 - 09/16/2008
Potential Units Affected: 175
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 175 MY 2009 DODGE CHARGER, CHALLENGER, AND CHRYSLER 300 VEHICLES. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) SENSORS MAY NOT TRANSMIT THE ACTUAL TIRE PRESSURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER NOT BEING AWARE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE.
Consequence:
OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TPM SENSORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE CHALLENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V458000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 10/23/2007 - 08/19/2008
Potential Units Affected: 6636
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,636 MY 2008-2009 DODGE CHALLENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND "KEYLESS GO" OPTION. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PREVENTION." IF THE STOP/START BUTTON IS PRESSED AND HELD AND THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, THE ELECTRONIC KEY CODE IS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. SINCE THIS CAN OCCUR IN A TRANSMISSION OR GEAR SELECTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "PARK," AND THE TRANSMISSION OR GEAR SELECTOR DOES NOT BECOME LOCKED IN "PARK" AS A DIRECT RESULT OF KEY REMOVAL, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A NONCOMPLIANCE MAY EXIST.
Consequence:
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES VEHICLE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS INTENDED TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CRASHES RESULTING FROM THEFT AND ACCIDENTAL ROLLAWAY OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE SO THE ENGINE CAN ONLY BE TURNED OFF WHEN THE TRANSMISSION AND GEAR SELECTOR IS IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE CHARGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V642000
Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 09/03/2008 - 09/16/2008
Potential Units Affected: 175
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 175 MY 2009 DODGE CHARGER, CHALLENGER, AND CHRYSLER 300 VEHICLES. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) SENSORS MAY NOT TRANSMIT THE ACTUAL TIRE PRESSURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER NOT BEING AWARE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE.
Consequence:
OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TPM SENSORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE CHARGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V583000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 05/17/2005 - 10/21/2008
Potential Units Affected: 20283
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.
Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V351000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer: ELDORADO NATIONAL
Manufacture Dates: 01/31/2008 - 05/31/2009
Potential Units Affected: 82
Defect Description:
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND NOT SECURED PROPERLY DURING THE ALTERATION. IF NOT ROUTED AND SECURED PROPERLY, THE BRAKE LINES COULD RUB AGAINST THE VEHICLE CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
Consequence:
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Action to take:
ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-955-9086. THESE MINIVANS HAVE BEEN ALTERED INTO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES BY ELDORADO. THIS RECALL IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED BY CHRYSLER GROUP LLC AND WILL NOT BE PERFORMED AT NO COST BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER DEALERS UNLESS THEY ARE ALSO AN ELDORADO NATIONAL DEALER.
2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V046000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 06/23/2008 - 12/16/2008
Potential Units Affected: 6138
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,138 MY 2009 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
IF THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT DOES NOT BLOW, THE CONNECTORS COULD OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY CATCH FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL SEAL THE POWER CIRCUIT AT THE SUBJECT CONNECTOR AND REPLACE THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE JOURNEY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE JOURNEY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: AIR BAGS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE JOURNEY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE JOURNEY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V247000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/04/2009 - 03/14/2008
Potential Units Affected: 6692
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,692 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L ENGINE. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT.
Consequence:
DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FOR DAMAGE. IF THE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, THE WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED AND A TIE WRAP INSTALLED TO SECURE THE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, A TIE WRAP WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE JOURNEY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V528000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 07/10/2008 - 08/26/2008
Potential Units Affected: 712
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE JOURNEY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V082000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 07/11/2008 - 02/09/2009
Potential Units Affected: 16852
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 16,852 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET. AN UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET OPTION MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence:
IF THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT DOES NOT BLOW, THE CONNECTOR COULD OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY CATCH FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE AND STOW THE 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR AND PULL THE 25 AMP FUSE TO REMOVE POWER FROM THIS UNUSED CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE MAGNUM
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V583000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 05/17/2005 - 10/21/2008
Potential Units Affected: 20283
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.
Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE RAM
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V158000
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 04/02/2008 - 01/20/2009
Potential Units Affected: 36793
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 36,793 MY 2009 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL (MTC) ONLY. THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence:
THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
2009 DODGE RAM
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V078000
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 08/22/2008 - 01/30/2009
Potential Units Affected: 504
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 504 MY 2009 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 PICKUP TRUCKS HEAVY DUTY CAB CHASSIS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDAL PACKAGE. THE CLUTCH PEDAL CONNECTING ROD TO THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS MAY NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT.
Consequence:
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AND ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE RAM
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V084000
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 04/14/2008 - 10/24/2008
Potential Units Affected: 65896
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 65,896 MY 2008-2009 LIGHT AND HEAVY DUTY DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
Consequence:
WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES WITH VENTED WIPER MOTOR HOUSINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE RAM 2500
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V005000
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/29/2008 - 11/03/2008
Potential Units Affected: 32782
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,782 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 DODGE RAM 3500
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V005000
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/29/2008 - 11/03/2008
Potential Units Affected: 32782
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,782 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.


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