Recall 11V487000: 2012 Chrysler 200, 2012 Chrysler Town And Country, 2012 Dodge Charger +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 29, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 667
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
The risk
Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
This is chrysler safety recall number l33.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Chrysler 200
- 2012 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2012 Dodge Charger
- 2012 Dodge Durango
- 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2012 Dodge Journey
- 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V487000
- Manufacturer campaign
- L33
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Owner letters
- Dec 28, 2011
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology