{"vehicle":{"id":"2008_dodge_nitro","year":2008,"make":"Dodge","model":"Nitro"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020311","date":"2020-07-08","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the emblem on the steering wheel could become loose. If this happens, the emblem or its retainers could become projectiles when the airbag inflates in a crash.\n\nSafety Risk:\nLoose parts that are projected toward the occupants when an airbag deploys could increase the risk of an injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nFCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the airbag cover on the steering wheel.","mfr_campaign":"W09","units":188249,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["NITRO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020311"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V396000","date":"2020-07-07","manufacturer":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR","summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles.  These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.  The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.","mfr_campaign":"W09","units":925239,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["NITRO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V396000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2013102","date":"2013-04-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"On certain vehicles, the tunnel heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, which could eventually result in the drive shaft breaking and loss of motive power. In conjunction with traffic and road conditions and driver reactions, this could increase the risk of a crash. A broken drive shaft could also impact the tunnel with sufficient force to cause airbag deployment. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation could startle the driver which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install a heat shield support bracket.","mfr_campaign":"N10","units":1036,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["NITRO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2013102"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"13V121000","date":"2013-04-03","manufacturer":"Chrysler Group LLC","component":"STRUCTURE; AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT","summary":"Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008.  The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.","mfr_campaign":"N10","units":62578,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["NITRO"],"built_from":"2006-03-21","built_to":"2008-03-01","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/13V121000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2008372","date":"2008-10-10","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.  This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without any warning.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly.","mfr_campaign":"H28","units":720,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["NITRO"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2008372"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"08V525000","date":"2008-10-08","manufacturer":"CHRYSLER LLC","component":"PARKING BRAKE","summary":"CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.  THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.","mfr_campaign":"H28","units":3663,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["NITRO"],"built_from":"2008-05-30","built_to":"2008-02-15","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/08V525000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}