Dodge Nitro: Structure

Affects Dodge Nitro · 2007–2008 — about 63K vehicles.

The hazard

If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational