Recall 11V-487
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC recalled the 2012 Chrysler 200 and 6 other models: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-487
- Reported
- September 29, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 667 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
This is chrysler safety recall number l33.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
- Chrysler 200 2012
- Chrysler Town And Country 2012
- Dodge Charger 2012
- Dodge Durango 2012
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2012
- Dodge Journey 2012
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012