2007 DODGE NITRO Recalls (8)

Campaign:
06V493000 on 12/28/2006
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Manufactured:
09/06/2006 - 12/12/2006
Affected:
50,665
Defect:
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Consequence:
This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control unit. the recall began on february 19, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. f50.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.
Campaign:
07V291000 on 07/05/2007
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
01/29/2006 - 01/21/2007
Affected:
80,894
Defect:
On certain vehicles, the totally integrated power module (tipm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.
Consequence:
This could cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will reprogram the tipm. the recall began on july 5, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. g25.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.
Campaign:
07V434000 on 09/13/2007
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
Manufactured:
01/30/2005 - 07/11/2007
Affected:
296,550
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the abs electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.
Consequence:
This could cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. the recall began on october 22, 2007. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Chrysler recall no. g40.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.
Campaign:
08V525000 on 10/07/2008
Component:
Parking brake
Manufactured:
05/29/2008 - 02/14/2008
Affected:
3,663
Defect:
Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. the park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
Consequence:
This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. the recall began on october 27, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Chrysler recall no. h28.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.
Campaign:
09V438000 on 11/05/2009
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
02/28/2006 - 08/30/2007
Affected:
82,079
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V121000 on 04/08/2013
Component:
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured:
03/20/2006 - 02/29/2008
Affected:
62,578
Defect:
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 dodge nitro 4x2 vehicles manufactured march 21, 2006, through march 1, 2008; and 2008 jeep liberty 4x2 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2007, through march 1, 2008. the transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence:
If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on may 29, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n10.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
13V121000 on 04/08/2013
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
03/20/2006 - 02/29/2008
Affected:
62,578
Defect:
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 dodge nitro 4x2 vehicles manufactured march 21, 2006, through march 1, 2008; and 2008 jeep liberty 4x2 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2007, through march 1, 2008. the transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence:
If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on may 29, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n10.
Notes:
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.
Campaign:
13V121000 on 04/08/2013
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
03/20/2006 - 02/29/2008
Affected:
62,578
Defect:
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 dodge nitro 4x2 vehicles manufactured march 21, 2006, through march 1, 2008; and 2008 jeep liberty 4x2 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2007, through march 1, 2008. the transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence:
If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on may 29, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n10.
Notes:
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.

2007 DODGE NITRO TSBs (29)

Bulletin:
1803706
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Vehicle surge/drone during torque convertor lockup and/or 1-2 part throttle shift quality. reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. *kb
Bulletin:
2304206
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Rear door inside and outside handles do not function. *kb updated 01/09/08. *nj
Bulletin:
2100207
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Torque converter shudder / shift quality improvements / dtc p0732. *kb updated 08-13-07. *kb updated 01/09/08. *nj updated 3/7/08. *nj
Bulletin:
0803006
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Powertrain control module initialization. *kb
Bulletin:
2200406
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Tire pressure monitor system information. *kb
Bulletin:
2304706
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Cracked windshield due to being hit by a foreign object like a stone. *kb
Bulletin:
0900107
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Intake - to - throttle body joint may cause a whistle - like sound on 3.7l engines. *kb
Bulletin:
0800107
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Passenger air bag deactivation. *kb
Bulletin:
0801007
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering angle sensor - not initialized/internal. *kb
Bulletin:
2200107
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Chrome clad wheel crack. *kb
Bulletin:
2101207
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Mil illumination with diagnostic trouble code p0741- torque converter clutch circuit performance. *kb
Bulletin:
2304106
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj
Bulletin:
0200507
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Slight play in steering/stiff/choppy/bumpy ride. *nj
Bulletin:
45
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Emissions recall g45--veci label - an incorrect vehicle emission control information (veci) label was installed on about ten thousand vehicles. the originally installed veci label does not display the correct spark plug information.
Bulletin:
1800208
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Flash: rough idle and drop in engine speed upon gear engagement after cold start. *nj
Bulletin:
08-031
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Dvd software update mygig radio for many radio functional issues and improvements. *nj
Bulletin:
08-007-08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
No engine crank or no engine start due to electronic lockup of the wcm/skreem. *nj
Bulletin:
H 11
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Chrysler\dodge\jeep service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. customer satisfaction notification h11; radio software update. this notification applies only to vehicles equipped with a mygig radio (sales code rer with n
Bulletin:
SB-18-013-09
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Jeep: in cold climates a mil illumination p0123 or p0222 or stored diagnostic trouble code p0123 or 00222 and the etc light illuminated. this involves replacing the electronic throttle body and clean air duct. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-21-001-10
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Jeep: manual transmission pops out of gear. the transmission pops out of first gear while accelerating. the condition, may occur intermittently and may be difficult to diagnose. verify that the shift boot is not causing the issue by ensu
Bulletin:
SB-14-003-13
Component:
091110 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:filling/charging
Summary:
Jeep: on some jeeps, when refueling, the fuel will spit back due to inlet heck valve and information is provided regarding replacing fuel tank with new part. models 2008 liberty, 2007-2008 nitro. *pe
Bulletin:
RL108213A$
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Nag1 (5a580) valve body as per warranty bulletin d-13-22, please use r2108213a$ valve body for all warranty (w), mopar (m) and mopar vehicle protection (f) claims.~ assembly also includes filter (52108325aa) and gasket (52108332aa).~
Bulletin:
09-001-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Gasoline engine diagnostic inspection procedure this bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. this procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
Bulletin:
14-003-13
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Fuel spit back during refueling due to inlet check valve (x46 lifetime warranty extension) this bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling e
Bulletin:
9002519
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc
Bulletin:
14-003-13
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Fuel spit back during refueling due to inlet check valve (x46 lifetime warranty extension) this bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling eve
Bulletin:
09-001-13
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Gasoline engine diagnostic inspection procedure this bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. this procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
Bulletin:
9003687
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Restraints remove i-sheet from packaging. correct information sheet (i-sheet) has been added to star parts. print i-sheet for technician use.
Bulletin:
09-001-13
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Gasoline engine diagnostic inspection procedure this bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. this procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs

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