NHTSA recall 11V487000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2012 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2012 Dodge Charger
- 2012 Dodge Durango
- 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2012 Dodge Journey
- 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Chrysler 200, 2012 Chrysler Town And Country, 2012 Dodge Charger, 2012 Dodge Durango, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2012 Dodge Journey, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V487000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.