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Amidst the recent announcement that saw the General Motors recall tally pass the 25 million vehicles mark, rival manufacturer Chrysler reports that almost 700,000 vehicles are called back over inadvertent ignition turn-off. This is actually an expansion of a previous 196k vehicle safety operation from 2010.
The manufacturer will "install a more robust WIN module detent ring" to 695,957 cars affected "out of an abundance of caution." According to the Detroit-based carmaker, the automobiles have been assembled from August 2nd, 2009 to June 17th, 2010. Some 525k cars are located in the United States and 102,892 in Canada.
Vehicles affected by this GM-like glitch are the Chrysler Town & Country minivan, as well as the Dodge Grand Caravan and Dodge Journey family haulers. Fiat-Chrysler says that through internal audit control and customer input, engineers have identified that fob keys are prone to inadvertently slip from the "run" to "accessory" position while driving.
If the switch is not fully engaged in the “on” position of the detent ring inside the module, the spring-loaded switch may allow the key to spring past the “on” position and into the “accessory” position. This action will shut off the engine and passive restraint systems, including the ever important airbags. Fortunately, FCA isn't aware of any injuries or crashes related to the fault.
Owners of vehicles included in Chrysler's "Expansion of Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)" safety recall are to be contacted and advised when service is available. However, you can cut a shortcut and find out immediately if your car is part of the operation by calling Chrysler's Customer Assitance Center at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this GM-like glitch are the Chrysler Town & Country minivan, as well as the Dodge Grand Caravan and Dodge Journey family haulers. Fiat-Chrysler says that through internal audit control and customer input, engineers have identified that fob keys are prone to inadvertently slip from the "run" to "accessory" position while driving.
If the switch is not fully engaged in the “on” position of the detent ring inside the module, the spring-loaded switch may allow the key to spring past the “on” position and into the “accessory” position. This action will shut off the engine and passive restraint systems, including the ever important airbags. Fortunately, FCA isn't aware of any injuries or crashes related to the fault.
Owners of vehicles included in Chrysler's "Expansion of Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)" safety recall are to be contacted and advised when service is available. However, you can cut a shortcut and find out immediately if your car is part of the operation by calling Chrysler's Customer Assitance Center at 1-800-853-1403.
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