Drive shaft failure may cause airbag deployment
Defect Summary
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 dodge nitro 4x2 vehicles manufactured march 21, 2006, through march 1, 2008; and 2008 jeep liberty 4x2 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2007, through march 1, 2008. the transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Safety Consequence
If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on may 29, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n10.
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FAQ: Recall 13V121000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V121000?
NHTSA recall 13V121000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 3, 2013. It addresses: Drive shaft failure may cause airbag deployment. The recall affects approximately 62,578 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V121000 or the manufacturer campaign number N10. 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.