2012 Dodge Journey | 2012 Chrysler Town And Country | 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Dodge Charger | 2012 Dodge Durango | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Engine and engine cooling
Published September 29, 2011 · Recall initiated: September 29, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V487000, published September 29, 2011. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2012 Dodge Journey | 2012 Chrysler Town And Country | 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Dodge Charger | 2012 Dodge Durango | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Engine and engine cooling.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- DODGE
- Model
- JOURNEY
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2012 DODGE JOURNEY | 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2012 CHRYSLER 200 | 2012 DODGE CHARGER | 2012 DODGE DURANGO | 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Dodge Journey | 2012 Chrysler Town And Country | 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Dodge Charger | 2012 Dodge Durango | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V487000 on September 29, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DODGE. Model: JOURNEY.