Vehicle recall 11V315000 · June 8, 2011
Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible and 10 more models
Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011DODGE journey, Jeep wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge caliber, Jeep compass, Jeep patriot, Dodge grand caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
- Consequence
- A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler's safety recall no. L23.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
- 11V315000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 8, 2011
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- L23
- Owner notification
- July 4, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,096
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler 200 (2011): 2011
- Chrysler 200 Convertible (2011): 2011
- Chrysler Town and Country (2011): 2011
- Dodge Avenger (2011): 2011
- Dodge Caliber (2011): 2011
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2011): 2011
- Dodge Journey (2011): 2011
- Dodge Nitro (2011): 2011
- Jeep Compass (2011): 2011
- Jeep Liberty (2011): 2011
- Jeep Patriot (2011): 2011
- Jeep Wrangler (2011): 2011
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