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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

EZA

Engine Type

Turbocharged Diesel I4

Gas V8

Displacement

2.0L/120

5.7L/343

Fuel System

TDI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

140 @ 4000

330 @ 5400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 1750 - 2500

375 @ 4200

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

DGQ

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.0

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.00

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3230 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.3 x 0.98 in

13.9 x 1.39 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.2 X 0.47 in

13.9 x 1.39 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x 6.5 in

17 x 6.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 6.5 in

17 x 6.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

17 x 6.0 in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

TPY

Rear Tire Order Code

TPY

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

LT235/80R17E

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

LT235/80R17E

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

41 MPG

Cruising Range - City

435.00 mi

0.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

30 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

34 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

594.50 mi

0.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

14.5 gal

52 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.00

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.8 ft

44.9 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

91 ft³

Front Head Room

38.5 in

40.8 in

Front Leg Room

41.2 in

41.0 in

Front Shoulder Room

54.8 in

67.0 in

Front Hip Room

65.0 in

Second Head Room

37.2 in

Second Leg Room

35.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

53.1 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

101.5 in

143.5 in

Length, Overall

179.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.1 in

79.5 in

Height, Overall

57.4 in

78.7 in

Track Width, Front

60.6 in

Track Width, Rear

59.8 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.4 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

16.0 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

11000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

1100 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

750

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

136

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

10.0 qts

16.2 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.0L turbocharged TDI I4 engine.

6-speed manual transmission.

Electronic differential lock.

Front wheel drive.

Multi-link independent rear suspension.

Electro-mechanical speed sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Dual exhaust tips

5.7L V8 Hemi engine w/variable cam timing.

5-speed Aisin automatic transmission.

4.10 axle ratio.

Electronically controlled throttle.

HD engine cooling.

11.5" rear axle ring gear diameter.

5200# front axle w/hub extensions.

Rear wheel drive.

750-amp maintenance-free battery.

136-amp alternator.

7-pin wiring harness.

12500# GVWR.

HD front shock absorbers.

HD rear shock absorbers.

Front stabilizer bar.

Rear HD stabilizer bar.

Dual rear wheels.

Pwr steering.

Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

EXTERIOR

16" x 6.5" alloy wheels.

P205/55HR16 all-season tires.

Temporary use spare tire.

Body-color bumpers w/front/rear valances.

Chrome window trim.

Chrome grille.

Halogen headlamps.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles

17" x 6" steel wheels w/center hubs, bright wheel skins.

LT235/80R17E all-season BSW tires.

Bright front bumper.

Bright grille.

Gray upper front fascia.

Halogen Headlamps.

Clearance lamps.

Foldaway pwr trailer tow mirrors.

Tinted glass.

Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers

ENTERTAINMENT

Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

Premium VII AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer -inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack.

Window diversity antenna.

Sirius satellite radio

(4) speakers.

Fixed long mast antenna

INTERIOR

8-way manual heated front bucket seats w/driver pwr recline, adjustable lockable head restraints, manual lumbaR.

Flat folding front passenger seat.

60/40 split folding rear seats w/center armrest & pass-through.

Front center armrest w/storage.

Dual front/rear cupholders.

Front/rear floor mats.

3-spoke tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel w/audio controls.

Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, outside temp, digital clock.

Highline instrument cluster display.

Multi-function trip computer -inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, personalizing functions, compass.

Cruise control.

Remote transmitter for central locking -inc: remote trunk release.

Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system.

Automatic pwr windows w/1-touch driver down.

Automatic pwr door locks.

Air conditioning w/rear vents, pollen filter.

Rear window defroster.

Front map & seatback storage pockets.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

115V pwr outlet.

Chrome interior trim.

Sunvisors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors.

Lighting -inc: front center dome light, (2) reading lights, luggage compartment light, front footwell lighting.

Leather shift knob & handbrake grip.

Auxiliary pwr outlet in trunk

Air conditioning.

40/20/40 split bench seat.

Stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric.

Mini floor console.

Carpeted floor covering.

Front floor mats.

4-spoke steering wheel.

Tilt steering column.

Sentry Key theft deterrent system.

Tip start.

Instrument cluster w/tachometer.

120 MPH primary speedometer.

Pwr windows w/driver one-touch.

Pwr locks.

Remote keyless entry.

Pwr accessory delay.

Auxiliary transmission oil cooler.

Speed control.

12V pwr outlet.

Cigar lighter.

Color-keyed instrument panel bezel.

Overhead console w/trip computer.

Passenger assist handle.

Passenger side visor vanity mirror.

Cab back storage

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution.

Engine braking assist.

Hydraulic brake assistant.

Clutch starter interlock.

Electronic stability protection.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Daytime running lights.

Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system w/buckle switch.

Dual front passenger side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain airbags.

Front height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters.

3-point safety belts in all positions.

Center rear safety belt w/interlock.

LATCH child restraint system.

Child safety door locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Collapsible steering column.

Trunk escape handle

Advanced multistage front airbags.

Passenger airbag on/off switch.

Front height-adjustable shoulder belts.

Dual note horn

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
36,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Years:
3.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
36,000.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
5.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
36,000.

Emissions Years:
5.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V621000.

Mfg's Report Date:
DEC 14, 2010.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
377,286.

Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE..

Consequence:
IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 20I4/U1. 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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V164000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 13, 2009.

Component:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
25594.

Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHES FROM THE GEARBOX..

Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING. A DAMAGE GEARBOX HOUSING COULD LEAK GEARBOX OIL ONTO THE STREET AND CREATE A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS AND REPLACE THE SCREWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 40J2/S4. 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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V490000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 30, 2011.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
168,275.

Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE..

Consequence:
DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE..

Remedy:
VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES. VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 23J9/V5. 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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V333000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 20, 2009.

Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
16000.

Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES..

Consequence:
THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING..

Remedy:
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE DSG AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AN AFFECTED DSG TEMPERATURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..

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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V913000.

Mfg's Report Date:
December 20, 2016.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
135,683.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control..

Consequence:
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provide a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V009000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JAN 07, 2010.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
24177.

Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP..

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH..

Remedy:
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403..

Notes:
CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. J37. 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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V350000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 06, 2011.

Component:
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
242,780.

Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008. BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE.. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE..

Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403..

Notes:
CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. L16. 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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V352000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 24, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
4,319,513.

Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge....

Consequence:
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Chrysler mailed interim notices to owners on July 7, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V313000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 27, 2015.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
4,054,473.

Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, SRT8, Dodge Charger and Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2010 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi stated on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
18V021000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 9, 2018.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
317,000.

Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 ....

Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V739000.

Mfg's Report Date:
October 13, 2016.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
74,823.

Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail..

Consequence:
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire..

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
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Frontal Passenger:
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Side Driver:
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Side Rear Passenger:
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Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
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Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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