NHTSA Recall #08V152000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

APRIL 02
2008

180,963 Avengers recalled

2007 DODGE AVENGER -- Chrysler is recalling 180,963 MY 2007-2008 sebring and Dodge Avenger vehicles equipped with a standard tire pressure monitoring system (tpms). Unused electrical connectors for the tpms may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling.

Engine stalling could cause a crash without warning.

Dealers will seal the wires for the tpms free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V152000 »

NHTSA Recall #07V473000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

OCTOBER 10
2007

102,042 Avengers recalled

2007 DODGE AVENGER -- On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.

This can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.

Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. The recall began on November 19, 2007. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V473000 »

NHTSA Recall #07V414000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

SEPTEMBER 12
2007

72,333 Avengers recalled

2007 DODGE AVENGER -- On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative.

Driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.

Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. This action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07V-104). The recall began on October 29, 2007. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V414000 »

NHTSA Recall #07V104000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

MARCH 15
2007

11,191 Avengers recalled

2007 DODGE AVENGER -- On certain passenger vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing causing the door latch to stick in the open position and not be secured to the striker.

During certain crash conditions, the possibility of a door opening could cause an unbelted passenger to be ejected, increasing the risk of injuries.

This action is superseded (please see 07-V414.) dealers will add free of charge a secondary feature to both front doors to prevent the door latch cable ferrule from becoming unseated at the interior front door release handle housing. The recall began on April 30, 2007. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V104000 »