Dodge Caliber

On certain vehicles equipped with the Roadside Emergency Kit containing a Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage.  Correction: Dealers will replace the suspect Kidde fire extinguisher with a new Kidde fire extinguisher with a steel nozzle. For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

On certain vehicles in certain types of crashes, airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment capability may be lost due to a short in the front impact sensor wiring affecting Occupant Restraint Controller function. Failure of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Controller module.

Certain vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.  A steering column with a miss-installed rivet may not perform as intended in the event of a crash, which may increase the risk of personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will inspect for steering column rivet presence and alignment, and repair as required.

On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal pivot bearing bushings may dislodge from the pedal bushing bearing pockets and cause the accelerator pedal to bind or stick.  Even though these vehicles are equipped with "Smart Brake technology", where the engine controller is designed to reduce engine power when a disagreement between the throttle and the brake exists, the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death still exist.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the accelerator pedal assembly.

Certain vehicle may have been built with an incorrect door lock rod in the right front door, which could unlatch the door when the window is rolled down.  If the window is rolled down while driving and the lock rod unlatched the door, it could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the right door lock rod.