Is the 2011 DODGE Avenger safe to drive?

The 2011 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 11V315000

Critical Plain English 2011-06-08

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING:COLUMN

What Happened

Your vehicle may have a problem with the steering column, specifically a missing or incorrectly installed rivet. This rivet helps keep the steering column stable in a front-end crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a front-end crash and the rivet is missing or installed incorrectly, you may be at a higher risk of injury because the steering column may not be able to support you properly.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You can get this fixed for free by taking your vehicle to a dealership. They'll inspect the steering column and make any necessary repairs to ensure your safety.

Affected Vehicles

2011 CHRYSLER Town and Country

2011 JEEP Compass

2011 DODGE Caliber

2011 CHRYSLER 200

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #11V315000. 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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