A dozen vehicles from the three core Chrysler brands covering more than half of the company’s 2011 models are being recalled in the United States to fix a potential problem with the steering column.
The recall covers 11,351 vehicles and affects certain 2011 model year Dodge Journey crossovers, Jeep Wranglers, Chrysler 200s, Chrysler 200 Convertibles, Dodge Avengers, Dodge Nitros, Jeep Liberty SUVs, Dodge Calibers, Jeep Compass crossovers, Jeep Patriots, Dodge Grand Caravans and Chrysler Town & Country minivans.
The Detroit automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] that certain vehicles “may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet”, and that the defect could “compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash.”
Chrysler said it expects to begin the recall process before the end of June.
