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Dodge Nitro Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DODGE / NITRO 2007

Manufacturer:
CHRYSLER LLC
Mfr's Report Date: NOV 03, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V438000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Potential Number of Units Affected: 84680
Summary:

 CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE NITRO PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OVER TIME WHERE HIGH USAGE OF THE VARIABLE PAUSE WIPER FUNCTION (�DELAY� MODE) MAY EVENTUALLY AFFECT PRIMARY WIPER FUNCTION, RENDERING THE WIPER SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
Consequence:

 INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:

 DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD EXTERNAL RELAYS AND UPDATE THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE SOFTWARE TO CONTROL THE WIPER FUNCTIONS.

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