This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.2020 Dodge or Ram Truck Grand Caravan Technical Service Bulletin #

NHTSA11V487000 Date: 110926

Recall 11V487000: Connecting Rod Bearing Failure

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):



Chrysler/200 2012

Chrysler/Town & Country 2012

Dodge/Charger 2012

Dodge/Durango 2012

Dodge/Grand Caravan 2012

Dodge/Journey 2012

Jeep/Grand Cherokee 2012

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 26, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V487000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 667

SUMMARY:

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles, including 200 and Town & Country models, Dodge vehicles, including Charger,

Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey models and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from August 31, 2011, through September 13, 2011,

that are equipped with 3.6L engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.

CONSEQUENCE:

Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2011. Owners may contact

Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes:

Chrysler's safety recall number is L33. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at