DODGE NITRO 2007: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V438000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | NITRO | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-02-28 | 2009-11-06 | 2009-11-06 |
Production Dates: 2006-03-01 - 2007-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: J28
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 82079
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE NITRO PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OVER TIME WHERE HIGH USAGE OF THE VARIABLE PAUSE WIPER FUNCTION ""DELAY" MODE" MAY EVENTUALLY AFFECT PRIMARY WIPER FUNCTION, RENDERING THE WIPER SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD EXTERNAL RELAYS AND UPDATE THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE SOFTWARE TO CONTROL THE WIPER FUNCTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
CHRYSLER'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS J28.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
