Vehicle recall 10V197000 · May 11, 2010
2010 Dodge Caliber
Some vehicles may have been built with an incorrect door lock rod in the right front door.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Dodge caliber vehicles. Some vehicles may have been built with an incorrect door lock rod in the right front door.
- Consequence
- An unlatched door could increase the risk of an unbelted front seat passenger being ejected from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front right door lock rod as required free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler's safety recall no. K09.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
- 10V197000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 2010
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- K09
- Owner notification
- June 7, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 123
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Caliber (2010): 2010
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