NHTSA recall 13V-121 (13V121000)
structure recall reported April 3, 2013 - about 62,578 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V121000
- Also written as
- 13V-121
- Manufacturer number
- N10
- Reported
- April 3, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~62,578
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-121 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.