2008 DODGE NITRO RECALL - #20V396000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 DODGE NITRO |
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| Manufacturer |
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/7/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Owners Notified on |
2/11/2021 |
| # Affected |
925,239 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2008 DODGE NITRO Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 DODGE NITRO Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2008 DODGE NITRO Recall for AIR BAGS
2008 DODGE NITRO Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 DODGE NITRO Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 13, 2021 - 140000 AIR BAGS
Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
May 03, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
May 03, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
Apr 26, 2021 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
Mar 15, 2021 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
Some of the above vehicles may experience a condition where the underbody transmission tunnel shield may partially separate from the vehicle floor pan and contact the aluminum driveshaft. Operating the vehicle with the transmission tunnel
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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Comments
4/19/2014 - Marlon M Mejia
I have a 2008 Dodge Nitro and is equip with an automatic transmission but When I m drivin in to my driveway and stopped to open my garage door it roll back even is on Drive and whe I had stop and I have it on neutral with the parking all the way up still roll in the driveway of my house or just in a little inclination tell me if it is something that to be worried about I had toll the dealer Service advisor and he toll me that it was checkout ok that it was not problem but It still having it please advise thank you God bless MM