[meder24]

I just received in the mail yesterday a preliminary recall notice from Chrysler regarding the underbody transmission tunnel shield. I have read about the issue of the shield rubbing on the driveshaft which can ultimately hurt the shaft, but I was not aware it was a widespread problem.
The notice says this is for "some" 2007 and 2008 Nitro's and 2008 Liberties. I was just curious if anyone else has received any kind of notice like this.

 

[dhh3]

I just received in the mail yesterday a preliminary recall notice from Chrysler regarding the underbody transmission tunnel shield. I have read about the issue of the shield rubbing on the driveshaft which can ultimately hurt the shaft, but I was not aware it was a widespread problem.
The notice says this is for "some" 2007 and 2008 Nitro's and 2008 Liberties. I was just curious if anyone else has received any kind of notice like this.

There was mention of this on the "red" forum, a few years back, where members would be driving down the road and the drive shaft would actually fall out. At the time, there was no official fix, but it must be happening more. The drive shaft is a hollow aluminum tube! :shakehead: Thanks for the post.

 

[pitvipr]

ditto to what dave said.... I remember reading the same thing...

 

[ottawanitro]

First I've heard of this. I haven't received anything yet but we're often a month or two behind the US in these notices.

 

[Scar0]

New Recall Notice: 2007/2008 Nitro (Manual Trans)
Post 8
Post 1 here for the official PDF file.
http://www.nitroforumz.com/threads/recall-n10-2-wd-only-underbody-transmission-tunnel-shield.42229/

 

[BlueJet]

I didn't buy from the dealer so I haven't received anything. Not sure I want to get this done given my feelings towards dealerships right now!

*Edit* Whew, Blue is an auto, I don't have to!!

 

[Scar0]

This is only for the 2 wheel drive Nitro. Manual or automatic does not matter.
Click Here to download the notice. Page 2-3

 

[BlueJet]

I got the notice today in the mail

 

[Scar0]

Is yours a 2 wheel drive?
At least it is an easy fix. They just add a bracket on the underside to keep the shield from dropping on the drive line when it comes loose.

 

[BlueJet]

Yes she is.

There is a different Dodge dealer about 20 minutes away, think I will call them and see about this and the gas tank.

 

[Scar0]

After your last experience I think that would be a good idea. :smileup:

 

[vanbuskirk09]

I recieved this today, guess im going to the dealer ship tomorrow.

 

[wolverine59]

got the same notice, said they don't have a fix yet . But will let us know when fix is available.

 

[hectorio]

Hi all,got my notice and it stated there was no fix yet,it also stated the dangers involved that included it could lead to a possible wreck

 

[jeff67d]

The problem is the transfer case heat shield falls down and rubs on drive shaft until it cuts the shaft in two. Since there is no transfer case is the heat shield really needed? I'd just remove it and never have to worry about it.

 

[hectorio]

I called the service dept on 6/28/13 and I was told that an inspection had to be done then the fix would take place,everything was completed on 7/3/13 so I hope I'm good now.

 

[Scar0]

I called the service dept on 6/28/13 and I was told that an inspection had to be done then the fix would take place,everything was completed on 7/3/13 so I hope I'm good now.

Your the first one here to have it done. Can you get a Pic of what they did, for us to see?

 

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

I got our notice this week..........visiting the dealer next week..........

 

[Scar0]

If you can get more details on exactly what they do, it would be great.
Curiosity got the cat. MEOW...

 

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

pics of the fix

Wife took the Nitro today.....waited 2 hrs for this...........I really don't see where this does any good at all.........I post a couple more but I will have to delete something somewhere.......this black plate is just bolted onto the brace and is not bolted to the floor or anything else. 2 hours and it looks like I could have done it in 10 minutes.......with a lift of course....I mean that there bolts coming thur the floor which I guess are the seat bolts that hold the brace up....where can it go???? Added pics to Photobucket.............

http://s669.photobucket.com/user/DAYLEY-CHALLENGR/library/Nitro%20Transmission%20tunnel%20brace#/user/DAYLEY-CHALLENGR/library/Nitro%20Transmission%20tunnel%20brace?sort=3&page=1&_suid=137331696876503135860739276521