Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper/washer system may have a problem with the variable pause function, which could eventually leave you without working windshield wipers.
Risk if Unfixed
If your wipers stop working in bad weather, it could make it hard to see the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will add some extra parts and update your vehicle's computer to fix the problem for free, starting in February 2010. You can also contact Chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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