Caliber L4-2.0L VIN B (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # K11
Date: 100618
Recall - Accelerator Pedal Inspection/Replacement
June 2010
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall K11
Accelerator Pedal
Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed
according to this recall. Service Bulletin 14-004-10 is no longer applicable for vehicles involved in this recall. Those vehicles that have already had this
repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this recall.
Models
2007 (PM) Dodge Caliber
2007 (MK) Jeep(R) Compass
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission (sales code DAV) and built from March 7, 2006 through May
19, 2006 (MDH 030706 through 051921).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail
delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The accelerator pedal on about 24,800 of the above vehicles may stick during vehicle operation. This could cause the vehicle to react differently than the
driver anticipated. This could cause a crash without warning.
SPECIAL NOTE:
All involved vehicles are equipped with an Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system that utilizes "Smart Pedal" technology that allows a brake pedal
input to override the throttle control system.
Repair
The accelerator pedal cavity number and date code must be inspected. Vehicles found with a suspect accelerator pedal must have the pedal replaced.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
CAB3K110AA
Pedal, Accelerator
Due to the small number of involved vehicles expected to require an accelerator pedal, no parts will be distributed initially. Accelerator pedals should be
ordered only after inspection determines that replacement is required.
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