NHTSA recall 11V487000
Engine and engine cooling
Chrysler 200 and 6 more
Reported Sep 29, 2011667 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER GROUP LLCMaker’s number L33
The defect
Chrysler IS recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6L engines. these engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
The risk
Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.