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Dodge Caliber Recall R/2010/104: Accelerator Pedal May Fail To Return To Idle, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2010/104, campaign code K11. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
4 Oct 2010
Launched
80
vehicles in the UK
K11
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Dodge recalled Caliber vehicles built between 7 March 2006 and 19 May 2006. The accelerator pedal may stick thereby causing the vehicle to react differently than the driver would anticipate. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the throttle pedal and reprogramme the ECU. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The accelerator pedal may stick thereby causing the vehicle to react differently than the driver would anticipate.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE Defect: The accelerator pedal may stick thereby causing the vehicle to react differently than the driver would anticipate. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the throttle pedal and reprogramme the ECU.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the vehicle to react differently than the driver would anticipate.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the throttle pedal and reprogramme the ECU. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

Caliber built between 7 March 2006 and 19 May 2006 may be included. Dodge estimates 80 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Dodge, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dodge.
  2. Book with any franchised Dodge dealer, quoting the campaign code K11 or the DVSA reference R/2010/104. See how to get a Dodge recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 24 Dodge recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dodge recall launched before it was R/2007/157 on 15 Feb 2008, for front door latches could fail to operate. The one launched after it was R/2011/022 on 6 May 2011, for side airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Dodge recall and all recalls launched in 2010.

Source: DVSA recall R/2010/104, launched 4 October 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.