CHECK OUT: What Car Should You Really Drive? Vehicle eligibility This recall is being managed by VIN (vehicle Identification Number). Warranties will be extended to 10 years from the original in-service date and to unlimited mileage for rusted crossmembers. If they are found to be perforated from rust, they will be replaced. ALSO SEE: The Most Popular Used Vehicles Of 2014 (So Far) The fix On affected vehicles, dealers will inspect both the front and rear crossmembers. The problem is primarily in the salt-belt-states and Canada. Affected vehicles may fail state inspections because of rust-related body issues.
In those vehicles, some structural crossmembers are prone to rust, resulting in a steering wheel vibration. Chrysler has extended the warranty on the 2007 Jeep Compass and Patriot, as well as the Dodge Caliber, for a problem with rusting crossmembers.