Vehicle recall 09V438000 · November 6, 2009
2007 Dodge Nitro
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler's campaign number is J28.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V438000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 2009
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- J28
- Owner notification
- February 28, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 82,079
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Nitro (2007): 2007
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