Is the 2010 DODGE Avenger safe to drive?

The 2010 DODGE Avenger has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 10V475000

Critical Plain English 2010-10-07

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

What Happened

Your vehicle's power steering system, which helps you steer the car, has a hose that could break and leak a flammable fluid.

Risk if Unfixed

If the hose breaks, it could leak power steering fluid onto hot engine parts, causing a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Don't worry, it's free! We'll inspect and replace the hose if it needs it, at a Chrysler dealership, no charge to you.

Affected Vehicles

2010 DODGE Avenger

2010 CHRYSLER Sebring

2010 DODGE Challenger

2010 DODGE Journey

2010 CHRYSLER 300

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #10V475000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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