Chrysler Nitro recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Chrysler Nitro 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. Windscreen wipers may stop working

    Reported April 30, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/0181,661 vehicles affected

    Under certain conditions, the wipers may stop working and impair forward vision, which could lead to a collision. The power module will be checked; affected modules will get two external wiper relays, and its software will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY BECOME INEFFECTIVE
    Defect
    It has been identified that under certain operating conditions the windscreen wipers may become inoperative. This can impair the driver's forward vision which may lead to a collision.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the integrated power module (TIPM) part number inspected. Modules found with a part number which ends in AA through AL must have two external wiper relays installed. Additionally the TIPM software will be reprogrammed.

  3. Parking brake lever may lose effectiveness

    Reported January 9, 2009DVSA recall R/2008/1681,668 vehicles affected

    The parking brake lever clutch drum may distort, reducing brake effectiveness and allowing the vehicle to move while parked. The parking brake lever assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARK BRAKE MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE
    Defect
    It has been identified that the parking brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. This could result in the vehicle moving inadvertently when parked.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the parking brake lever assembly replaced.

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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