Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V234000 Reported June 3, 2010

Sticking or binding accelerator pedals

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Vehicle Speed Control · 24,825 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V234000
Manufacturer Campaign
K11
Component
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicles Affected
24,825
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 3, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Should the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by smart brakes which override the accelerator pedal in certain conditions.

Corrective Action

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.

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 10V234000 or campaign K11.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V234000

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

What is recall 10V234000?

NHTSA recall 10V234000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on June 3, 2010. It addresses: Sticking or binding accelerator pedals. The recall affects approximately 24,825 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V234000 or the manufacturer campaign number K11. 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.