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2007 Dodge Caliber R/T AWD

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
  • Passenger Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
  • L A T C H
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Front and Rear Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Side Guard Door Beams
 
Crash Test Results for the 2007 Dodge Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2007 Dodge Caliber 55554
2007 Dodge Caravan 55454
2007 Dodge Charger 55454
2007 Dodge Dakota 555Not
Tested
4
2007 Dodge Dakota 54554
2007 Dodge Durango 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
3
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 55554
2007 Dodge Magnum 55454
2007 Dodge Nitro 55553
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2007 Dodge Sprinter Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2007 Dodge Sprinter R/T AWD
2007 DODGE CALIBER:

Bulletin Number: 06012
RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL TO REPROGRAM THE PCM, TCM, WCM AND COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 06026
FRONT CAM BEARING CAP BOLTS LOOSE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 06049
TRAILER TOW HARNESS WITH INCORRECT WIRING OR MISSING HARNESS. *KB

Bulletin Number: 08-007-08
NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 0800806
ERRONEOUS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING DTC'S ON VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0800906
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM) SENSOR PROGRAMMING METHODS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0801007
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR - NOT INITIALIZED/INTERNAL. *KB

Bulletin Number: 0803006
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

Bulletin Number: 09-001-13
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs

Bulletin Number: 09-001-13
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs

Bulletin Number: 09-001-13
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs

Bulletin Number: 1800106
STARSCAN@/STARMOBILE ABORT RECOVERY PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 18-011-08
FLASH: MILL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR P2270. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 1801108 REVB
FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE

Bulletin Number: 1803107
ERASE AND REPROGRAM THE GPEC POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *KB

Bulletin Number: 1803306
MIL ILLUMINATION/GENERATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION/ OIL PRESSURE LAMP ILLUMINATION/DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS. *KB

Bulletin Number: 1803407
MIL/ETC ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P2174. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2101306
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) AUTOMATIC SHIFTER DIAGNOSTICS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2200106
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPM) DISPLAYS DASHES "--" WHEN THE SPARE TIRE IS USED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2200406
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM INFORMATION. *KB

Bulletin Number: 23-012-14
Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X58 10 Years Unlimited Mileage) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation / rust through and if necessary, replace the crossmember(s). The customer may describe

Bulletin Number: 23-012-14
Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X58 10 Years Unlimited Mileage) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation / rust through and if necessary, replace the crossmember(s). The customer may describe

Bulletin Number: 23-012-14
Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X58 10 Years Unlimited Mileage) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation / rust through and if necessary, replace the crossmember(s). The customer may describe

Bulletin Number: 2301606
LOWER DOOR HINGES MAKE POPPING/GROAN SOUND AT COLD TEMPERATURES. *AK

Bulletin Number: 23-036-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 2304106
EXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 2304706
CRACKED WINDSHIELD DUE TO BEING HIT BY A FOREIGN OBJECT LIKE A STONE. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2305306
REAR WIPER ARM MIGHT COME LOOSE AFTER USE. INSTALLING A NEW NUT ON THE REAR WIPER ARM SHOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *KB

Bulletin Number: 29
THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WAS INADVERTENTLY PROGRAMMED WITH DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE THAT IS UNABLE TO DETECT AN ENGINE THERMOSTAT MALFUNCTION. EMISSIONS RECALL F29. REPROGRAM PCM - OBD THERMOSTAT MONITOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 38
ENGINE CAMSHAFT CAP BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS PROBLEM MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CAMSHAFT BEARING AND/OR THE CAMSHAFT. *KB

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: 9003687
Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: RL108213A$
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

Bulletin Number: SB-08-024-10
DODGE: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION. FUEL GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE OR FLUCTUATES AT 3/4 OF A TANK OR ABOVE. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE FUEL SENDING UNIT, CLOCKING THE FUEL MODULE AND INSTALLING A FUEL JUMPER HOSE. *PE

Bulletin Number: WB-D-14-07
MOPAR: THE WARRANT HAS BEEN EXTENDED ON FRONT AND/OR REAR CROSSMEMBERS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES, IN SALT BELT REGIONS, AND COVERS 10 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILES AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. MODEL 2007 CALIBER, COMPASS, PATRIOT. *PE


2007 DODGE CALIBER AWD:

Bulletin Number: 1801108 REVB
FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: 9003687
Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: RL108213A$
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

 
Recalls for 2007 Dodge Sprinter R/T AWD
2007 DODGE CALIBER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 06V493000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 09/07/2006 - 12/13/2006
Potential Units Affected: 50665
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2007 DODGE CALIBER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V196000
Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 11/29/2006 - 03/13/2007
Potential Units Affected: 410
Defect Description:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2007 DODGE CALIBER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 10V234000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Manufacture Dates: 03/07/2006 - 05/19/2006
Potential Units Affected: 24825
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING POCKETS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BIND OR STICK.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE PEDAL BIND OR BECOME STUCK, IT CAN BE OVERCOME BY SMART BRAKES WHICH OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Action to take:
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
2007 DODGE CALIBER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 17V824000
Component: EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacture Dates: 05/01/2006 - 05/01/2016
Potential Units Affected: 61791
Defect Description:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Action to take:
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
 
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