Chrysler Cherokee, Dodge Caliber, Grand Voyager And 5 More Recall R/2011/081: Steering Column Performance During An Impact May Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Aug 2011
- Launched
- 25
- vehicles in the UK
- L23
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Cherokee, Dodge Caliber, Grand Voyager and 5 more vehicles built between 15 April 2011 and 14 May 2011. Because a rivet may be either missing or incorrectly installed in the steering column in the event of an impact the steering column performance could be compromised. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary install a missing rivet or replace an incorrectly installed rivet. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Because a rivet may be either missing or incorrectly installed in the steering column in the event of an impact the steering column performance could be compromised.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN PERFORMANCE DURING AN IMPACT MAY BE COMPROMISED Defect: Because a rivet may be either missing or incorrectly installed in the steering column in the event of an impact the steering column performance could be compromised. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary install a missing rivet or replace an incorrectly installed rivet.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column performance during an impact may be compromised.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary install a missing rivet or replace an incorrectly installed rivet.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee, Dodge Caliber, Grand Voyager and 5 more built between 15 April 2011 and 14 May 2011 may be included. Chrysler estimates 25 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code L23 or the DVSA reference R/2011/081. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Voyager, Town AND CountryThe driver's airbag emblem may have become loose or detached | Urgent | R/2020/250 | |
| Jeep Compass, Jeep PatriotThe occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intended | Urgent | R/2017/256 | |
| Dodge Journey, Grand VoyagerAirbag may malfunction | Urgent | R/2017/019 | |
| Cherokee, Jeep Grand CherokeeFront airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner may deploy unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/110 | |
| 200, 300, Cherokee, Dodge Challenger and 3 moreVehicle electronic systems may malfunction | Low | R/2015/191 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2011/009 on 18 Feb 2011, for airbag may deploy inadvertently. The one launched after it was R/2011/091 on 9 Sep 2011, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/081, launched 6 August 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.