Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
NITRO
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
09V438000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Effect Of Defect
Inoperative Wipers Under Inclement Weather Conditions Could Cause Impaired Visibility Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060301
End Of Manufacture
20070831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
82079
Date Owners Notified
20100228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20091106
Make Campaign Number
J28