Defect Description For Recall
Chrysler Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Chrysler Vehicles, Including 200 And Town And Country Models, Dodge Vehicles, Including Charger, Durango, Grand Caravan And Journey Models And Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicles Manufactured From August 31, 2011, Through September 13, 2011, That Are Equipped With 3.6L Engines. These Engines May Experience ConneCTIng Rod Bearing Failure Due To Debris Inside The Engine Block.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
200
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V487000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
ConneCTIng Rod Failure May Lead To Engine Seizure Which May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Chrysler Will Notify Owners And Replace The Engine Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or About November 18, 2011. Owners May Contact Chrysler At 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
667
Date Owners Notified
20111228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20110929
Make Campaign Number
L33