Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2007 DODGE AVENGERTransport Canada Recall #2008117
Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with a standard Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), unused electrical connectors for a second type of TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit. This could cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling. Engine stalling, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash, causing personal injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will remove unused TPMS connectors, and protect their circuits.
14,699 vehicles affectedMfr ref: H07