Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V197000 Reported May 11, 2010

Door lock rod

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Latches/locks/linkages · 123 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V197000
Manufacturer Campaign
K09
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
123
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 11, 2010

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge caliber vehicles. some vehicles may have been built with an incorrect door lock rod in the right front door.

Safety Consequence

An unlatched door could increase the risk of an unbelted front seat passenger being ejected from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the front right door lock rod as required free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 10V197000 or campaign K09.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V197000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V197000?

NHTSA recall 10V197000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 11, 2010. It addresses: Door lock rod. The recall affects approximately 123 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V197000 or the manufacturer campaign number K09. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.