[Ramdingy]

I did a search and didn't see anything about this. Original article can be found on Autoblog.com.

Roughly 85,000 2007 Dodge Nitros are being recalled for a windshield wiper issue. Use of the delay settings could lead to the wiper not working at all in any setting. The recall is expected to begin this month, and dealers will repair the wiper mechanism and software for free.

 

[Miss Daisy]

I haven't heard anything about this recall. Anyone else?

 

[pjking]

Recall

I havent heard about a recall ,but im not surprised,my nitro wipers would quit working in the middle of a rain storm for no reason.The dealer changed the TIPM module and problem solved

 

[Ramdingy]

Below you will find the NTSB info:

RECALL NOTICE

Vehicle Make / Model: DODGE / NITRO
Model Year(s): 2007
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Mfr's Report Date: NOV 03, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V438000

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84680

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

 

[CharlieK]

Wow, better late than never! I know the car companies do that as a last resort, very expensive for them and they're broke to begin with! :i_rolleyes:

 

[Miss Daisy]

Right Charlie, and it will probably be years before us 2007 owners get the notice in the mail. Fact!

Wow, better late than never! I know the car companies do that as a last resort, very expensive for them and they're broke to begin with! :i_rolleyes:

 

[pjking]

This recall is for the 2007 model

 

[MarkH]

Look up Recalls for your DODGE NITRO HERE!

Here's a useful link to look up all the recalls required for your VIN number: http://www.dodge.com/en/owners/ :wavey:

Just type in the last 8-digits and click one of: USA/Canada//Mexico... and you're in.

Sorry, no similar link on the Dodge-UK site...

 

[Bukal]

Hi
I went to Dodge recall link and no recall for my 2007 Nitro
Joe Bukal
Happy Dodge Owner :Racing:

 

[Miss Daisy]

Joe - On that link, under your Vehicle Description information, was there a statement in red print that states No Incomplete Recalls or Customer Satisfaction Notifications Exist ? I also have a 2007, and know that all recalls have been performed on it, and thats the statement that shows when I enter my VIN....
Hope this info helps.
:wavey:

Hi
I went to Dodge recall link and no recall for my 2007 Nitro
Joe Bukal
Happy Dodge Owner :Racing:

 

[Bukal]

Yes that is what shows up no recalls
Joe Bukal
Happy Dodge Owner:Racing:

 

[stan the man]

the uk nitro vin number will still come up on the dodge website last year i check it out about the E brake mod

 

[K1200RSport]

Surprised they sold that many Nitros in 07

 

[Chief1942]

I had seen this recall notice and went to my dealership to see when they might be notifying me to bring in the Nitro as its a 2007. He looked up the recalls for my VIN number and it shows there are no current recalls that have not been performed. I wonder why that particular problem would be VIN Number specific as I would believe that Chrysler used the same supplier for the wiper motors in all the 2007 Nitros. I am keeping my ears open on this one. Have had no wiper problems yet, but actually am somewhat sceptical of Chrysler given their current delimma.

 

[HemiEd]

I havent heard about a recall ,but im not surprised,my nitro wipers would quit working in the middle of a rain storm for no reason.The dealer changed the TIPM module and problem solved

Yeah, we had that problem also. It was pretty spooky, as it happened several times on long trips.

 

[Uncle Murphy]

What brand is your wiper suppliers for you 07 owners? My Jan Built 08 wiper system is made by Trico. You can see the label through the vent gap just behind the hood.

 

[F45]

It looks like this recall has become effective as of 1-30-10, even though I haven't received anything in the mail yet. My dealer left a message trying to drum up business, and it shows now on the Dodge website, where you put in your vin.

 

[Dobieone]

Received my recall today for this issue.

 

[Frederick]

Received my recall notice yesterday. No biggie as mine never failed however will still be taking it in.

I have a list of things that need to be addressed before my warranty runs out. I guess it will be a case of showing that list, then for them to choose which I items that they will address under warranty, drop the Nitro off for a whole week then collect her LOL. Then consider getting an extended warranty.

 

[tmoney145]

The Recall

Just got my recall letter in the mail. "The windsheild wipers on your vehicle may become inoperative under certain operating conditions. This can impair the driver's vision and cause a cause a crash without warning"

Typed exactly....yes the cause a cause a typo was in my letter.