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After General Motors' most recent recalls of over six million vehicles in the U.S., another American car maker issued a large scale recall over a brake defect. We're talking about the Chrysler Group's Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango from the 2011 through 2014 model years.
Simply put, the center shell of the brake vacuum servo may corrode and allow water to get inside. That water could freeze, drastically limiting the braking power of the vehicle. Prior to the recall, a number of customers reported excessive brake-pedal firmness, forcing the automaker to investigate the matter.
After a joint investigation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Chrysler officially acknowledged that this problem is certainly the cause of one related accident. Fortunately no one was injured. Estimates show that 644,354 SUVs suffering from this problem were sold in the U.S., 42,380 in Canada, 21,376 in Mexico and 159,685 outside NAFTA commercial borders.
Chrysler, now a unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, will notify owners of the Grand Cherokee and Durango, and dealers will fix this problem by adding a water diverter shield to the booster after a detailed inspection. If the boosters are beyond repair, dealers will fully replace them free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2014.
After a joint investigation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Chrysler officially acknowledged that this problem is certainly the cause of one related accident. Fortunately no one was injured. Estimates show that 644,354 SUVs suffering from this problem were sold in the U.S., 42,380 in Canada, 21,376 in Mexico and 159,685 outside NAFTA commercial borders.
Chrysler, now a unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, will notify owners of the Grand Cherokee and Durango, and dealers will fix this problem by adding a water diverter shield to the booster after a detailed inspection. If the boosters are beyond repair, dealers will fully replace them free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2014.
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