DODGE AVENGER 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V152000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | AVENGER | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-04-15 | 2008-04-02 | 2008-04-02 |
Production Dates: 2006-03-07 - 2008-01-24
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: H07
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 180963
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM "TPMS". UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H07.CUSTOMERS 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.
