Recall 09V-438
CHRYSLER LLC recalled the 2007 Dodge Nitro: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-438
- Reported
- November 6, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 82,079 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Chrysler's campaign number is j28.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Nitro 2007