NHTSA recall 09V438000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Dodge Nitro
Reported Nov 6, 200982,079 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER LLCMaker’s number J28Built Mar 1, 2006 – Aug 31, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.