DODGE NITRO 2007: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V396000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | NITRO | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-02-11 | 2020-07-07 | 2020-07-07 |
Production Dates: 2006-09-07 - 2006-12-13
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: W09
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 925239
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
