The 2008 Dodge Nitro has 2 recalls, the most serious being a heat shield that can drop and wear against the driveshaft until it breaks, causing the airbags to deploy without a crash.
The second recall involves the driver's side airbag as well, but for a different reason: the brand emblem on the steering wheel center may be loose or missing, and if the airbag deploys in a crash, that emblem or its mounting hardware can become projectiles inside the cabin.
At a glance
What can fail
The brand emblem on the steering wheel center may be loose or missing. If the driver's air bag deploys, the emblem or its securing nuts could become projectiles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The transfer case heat shield can drop and rub against the driveshaft, weakening it and potentially causing it to break.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
