Chrysler Caliber recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Chrysler Caliber from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Steering column performance in an impact may be compromised

    Reported August 6, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/081200 vehicles affected

    A rivet in the steering column may be missing or incorrectly installed, which could compromise column performance in an impact. The rivet will be checked and fitted or replaced as needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING COLUMN PERFORMANCE DURING AN IMPACT MAY BE COMPROMISED
    Defect
    Because a rivet may be either missing or incorrectly installed in the steering column in the event of an impact the steering column performance could be compromised.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary install a missing rivet or replace an incorrectly installed rivet.

  2. Headlights may not self-level correctly

    Reported April 21, 2008DVSA recall R/2007/18512,852 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly configured power module may prevent the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly. The module will be reconfigured.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT SELF LEVEL CORRECTLY
    Defect
    It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured.

  3. Rear brakes may lock during braking

    Reported June 6, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/0424,828 vehicles affected

    Incorrect programming of the ABS control unit may cause the rear brakes to lock under certain braking conditions. Dealers will reprogramme the ABS control module.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BRAKES MAY LOCK
    Defect
    The ABS control unit may be programmed incorrectly. This may lead to the rear brakes locking up during certain braking conditions.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect to re-programme the ABS control module.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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