Canada - Recall - K11 Accelerator Pedal
BulletinK11
Issue Date
2009-06-18
IMPORTANT
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY RECALL K11 - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
MODELS:
2007 (PM) Dodge Caliber
2007 (MK) Jeep(R) Compass
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission sales code DAV) and built from March 7, 2006 through May 19, 2006 MDH 030706 through 051921).
^ The accelerator pedal on about 5,600 of the above vehicles may stick during vehicle operation. This could cause the vehicle to react differently than the driver anticipated. This could cause a crash without warning.
^ SPECIAL NOTE: All involved vehicles are equipped with an Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system that utilizes "Smart Pedal" technology that allows a brake pedal input to override the throttle control system.
^ To correct this condition, the accelerator pedal cavity number and date code must be inspected. Vehicles found with a suspect accelerator pedal must be replaced.
Recall and Parts Information
Canadian Recall Service Instructions and Part Numbers can be different. Always use the attached Canadian Recall Notification for service instructions and parts information.
This Canadian Recall Notification can also be found in DealerCONNECT - See below:
DealerCONNECT > Service > In the Repair section TechCONNECT > 30 - CANADIAN RECALLS
The V.I.N. range for vehicles involved in this campaign is as follows:
1B3HE78K97D500505 - 1B3HB48B47D579539
DEALER VIN LISTS Located in DealerCONNECT - Global Recall System (GRS)
GRS has been developed to provide dealers with an up-to-date list of involved vehicles by recall number and by dealer code. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. Involved vehicles will be removed from the GRS within several days of submitting repair claims.
To use the GRS in DealerCONNECT, you first need to click on the Service tab and then in the Repair section click on Global Recall System. Your dealer's VIN list for each Recall can be sorted by: Unsold Vehicles (at the time of Recall launch), Phone Number, City Name, Zip Code (Postal Code) or VIN.
Dealer Information
Owner Letter