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2010 Dodge Avenger Express

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
  • Front Active Head Restraints
  • L A T C H
  • Crumple Zones
  • Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears) Crash Sensor Unlocks Doors, Turns On Interior Lights and Turns On Flashers
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Trunk Anti-Trap Device
 
Crash Test Results for the 2010 Dodge Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2010 Dodge Avenger 55544
2010 Dodge Caliber 55554
2010 Dodge Challenger 55554
2010 Dodge Charger 55554
2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 55554
2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab 555Not
Tested
4
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 55554
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2010 Dodge Journey 55554
2010 Dodge Nitro 55553
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2010 Dodge Viper Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2010 Dodge Viper Roadster Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2010 Dodge Viper Roadster Express
2010 DODGE AVENGER:

Bulletin Number: 9001645
Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY 3.5L only~ Caution - Do not replace the intake manifold for a short runner valve (SRV) fault (P1004 / P2008 / P2016 / P2017) or for a manifold

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: 9003681
Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

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-21-008-10
CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP: TRANSFER GEAR BEARING NOISE. A HIGH PITCH NOISE OR GROWL COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.. APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 62TE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (SALES CODE DG2) BUILT 1/1/10-7/28/10. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-21-008-10
CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP: TRANSFER GEAR BEARING NOISE. A HIGH PITCH NOISE OR GROWL COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.. APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 62TE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (SALES CODE DG2) BUILT 1/1/10-7/28/10. *PE

 
Recalls for 2010 Dodge Viper Roadster Express
2010 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 10V475000
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Manufacture Dates: 07/28/2010 - 08/30/2010
Potential Units Affected: 23237
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2010 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 10V009000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Manufacture Dates: 11/12/2009 - 11/20/2009
Potential Units Affected: 20045
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Action to take:
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2010 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 16V668000
Component: AIR BAGS
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacture Dates: 02/18/2009 - 02/14/2014
Potential Units Affected: 1435625
Defect Description:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Action to take:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
2010 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 16V668000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacture Dates: 02/18/2009 - 02/14/2014
Potential Units Affected: 1435625
Defect Description:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Action to take:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
2010 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 16V668000
Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacture Dates: 02/18/2009 - 02/14/2014
Potential Units Affected: 1435625
Defect Description:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Action to take:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
 
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