2011 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 800 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 15 involved a crash and 57 involved a fire. 11 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemNov 14, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Campaign 19V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesSep 18, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Campaign 17V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 28, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Campaign 15V879000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemSep 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Campaign 14V530000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringJul 2, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Campaign 14V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesApr 1, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Campaign 14V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Service brakes, Oct 15, 2014
THE HASN'T BEEN AN "INCIDENT" YET. I HAVE A RECALL AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY ARE ONLY RECEIVING 4 PARTS EACH WEEK AND HAVE A WAITING LIST OF OVER 100 PEOPLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! BY THE TIME I AM ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE FIXED, I COULD HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BY THEN. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR NINE MONTHS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Sep 17, 2014
RECEIVED RECALL P14/NHTSA 14V-154 LATE MAY/ EARLY JUNE OF THIS YEAR. CALLED DEALER 6/5/2014 AND WAS TOLD PARTS NOT YET AVAILABLE. CALLED AGAIN 8/7/2014 AND WAS TOLD WHEN PARTS COME IN I WILL BE CONTACTED. 9/17/2014 CALLED DEALER TO CHECK STATUS AND HE HAD NO MORE INFORMATION OR EVEN A GUESS ON WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I THEN CONTACTED CHRYSLER GROUP VIA THE 800 NUMBER ON THE WEB SITE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE PARTS ARE BEING SENT IN "CONTROLLED QUANTITIES"? THE PERSON I SPOKE WITH ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS FROM A SCRIPT AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN TO ME WHY A RECALL CONCERNING BRAKES IS BEING HANDLED ON A ONE TO ONE BASIS. HE TOLD ME WHEN THE DEALER VERIFIES THAT THE RECALL HAS BEEN SATISFIED ON ONE VEHICLE ANOTHER PART IS THEN SENT TO THE DEALER FOR THE NEXT AFFECTED VEHICLE. MY QUESTION/COMPLAINT IS WHY ARE THE PARTS BEING RATIONED FOR SUCH A VITAL PART OF SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION AND NOW THAT THIS RECALL IS WELL INTO ITS FOURTH MONTH WHEN SHOULD I EXPECT THE REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED? THIS VEHICLE IS USED IN A FOUR SEASON ENVIRONMENT WITH VERY HARSH WINTERS. IT IS ALSO THE PRIMARY VEHICLE THAT MY WIFE AND CHILDREN USE EVERYDAY. I WOULD LIKE CHRYSLER TO BE COMPELLED TO ACT QUICKLY ON THIS RECALL AND NOT PUT PROFIT OVER PUBLIC AND PERSONAL SAFETY. *TR
Service brakes, Sep 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Sep 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Service brakes, Sep 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 10/23/14*CN
Service brakes, Sep 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Sep 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION SHORTLY AFTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Service brakes, Sep 4, 2014
YOU SENT OUT A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I CALLED AND MADE AN APPT., WITH DEALERSHIP FOR JUNE 2014. WHEN I SHOWED FOR MY APPT., I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS NEEDED TO FIX MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD TO CALL THEM IN AUGUST BECAUSE THAT'S WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE IN. I CALLED IN AUGUST AND WAS TOLD THEY ARE ONLY GETTING A FEW PARTS AT A TIME AND FOR ME TO CHECK BACK PERIODICALLY. I JUST CALLED THEM AND THEY NOW HAVE PUT ME ON A WAITING LIST STATING THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE PARTS AND THAT SEVERAL ARE IN FRONT OF ME ON LIST. YOUR LETTER STATES THAT I NEED TO FILE A COMPLAINT IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED WITHOUT CHARGE AND IN A TIMELY MANNER. *TR
Service brakes, Sep 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE PART WAS ORDERED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Sep 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Aug 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, THE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Service brakes, Aug 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND HAVING THE BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED, THE "PUSH TO START" BUTTON MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT HAVE TO BE DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED, AS IF THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, AND THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING ALERT SYSTEM WAS DISABLED. ALSO, THE ABS WOULD ACTIVATE CONTINUOUSLY, BUT ONLY ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,100.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Service brakes, Aug 12, 2014
2011 DODGE DURANGO. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE BOOSTER RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS IN JUNE PURSUANT TO A RECALL NOTICE HE RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. EACH DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY HAD HEARD NOTHING FROM CHRYSLER ABOUT THE RECALL, AND THEY DID NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS FOR THE RECALL. *JB
Service brakes, Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jul 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. DJR
Service brakes, Jul 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V154000 ( SERVICE BRAKES , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jul 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V15400 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. UPDATED 08/27/14*LJ UPDATED 09/18/2014 *JS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V15400 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jul 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN OF WHEN THE PART WAS TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jul 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. DJR UPDATED 8/27/14*CN UPDATED 8/29/2014 *JS
Service brakes, Jun 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OVER THE WINTER HER SERVICE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSING TO THE FLOOR AND FAILING TO PROPERLY ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NOTICE 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Jun 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO FAILURES.
Service brakes, Jun 4, 2014
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE P14 / NHTSA 14V-154 RELATED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ON MY CAR. I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER (TATE CHRYSLER DODGE IN GLEN BURNIE, MD) TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR AND WAS TOLD DUE TO PARTS LIMITATIONS (THEY WERE ONLY ABLE TO ORDER 1 PART EVERY 7 DAYS) THAT IT WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR BEFORE THE REPAIR CAN BE MADE BECAUSE I WAS AROUND NUMBER 60 ON THE LIST. THIS MEANS I WILL HAVE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE THROUGHOUT THE WINTER, WHICH IS WHEN THE PART FAILURE IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR. *TR
Service brakes, May 31, 2014
CHRYSLER ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER ON MY VEHICLE AND SAID THE DEALERSHIP WOULD INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER SHIELD TO PREVENT WATER INGESTION AND PREMATURE CORROSION. IN THE LETTER, MAILED BY CHRYSLER, I WAS INSTRUCTED TO "CONTACT MY DEALER RIGHT AWAY TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT" AND THAT THE DEALER WOULD INSPECT MY VEHICLE, AND THEN EITHER INSTALL THE SHIELD OR REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER IF REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. UPON RECEIVING THE LETTER, I CONTACTED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT ZIEGLER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP AT 208 W GOLF RD SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195 (847) 882-8400. I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY PARTS IN STOCK AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAFETY ISSUE IS NOT A PROBLEM UNTIL BELOW FREEZING WEATHER, AND "THAT HE DIDN'T EXPECT ANY BELOW FREEZING WEATHER FOR A WHILE". AND THEN HE COMPLAINED BECAUSE EVERY CALL HE IS GETTING TODAY IS ABOUT THIS RECALL. THEY CLAIM TO BE A 5-STAR SERVICE DEALER. SHOULDN'T THE RECALL PROCESS BE MORE COORDINATED WITH DEALERSHIPS? WHY DON'T THEY HAVE THE SHIELDS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL LETTER? THE SERVICE ADVISER IMPLIED THAT I CAN WAIT UNTIL WINTER BEFORE FINDING OUT IF THERE IS A PROBLEM. THAT DOESN'T SEEM SAFE. *TR