The recall scene is quite busy in this beginning of an year, with such announcements coming from all over the continental USA. The latest recall involves not a Japanese auto maker, as we have gotten used to by now, but an American one.
Chrysler announced today that it will recall 248,437 minivans wearing the logos of two of its brands, Chrysler and Dodge. More specifically, the Chrysler Town & Country, the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Dodge Journey AWD, all manufactured from August 3, 2009 to June 15, 2010 will have to return to the dealerships to get fixed.
The problem which is causing the major recall is apparently the ignition key which, given certain conditions like rough terrain, may move in the ignition and cause the vehicle's engines to shut down. Obviously, such an event could have serious consequences, as a moving vehicle with no running engine becomes pretty much uncontrollable.
The models affected by the problem use a key fob that fits into the dash and which, as Chrysler found could slip from the “on” position to “accessory” and shut off the engine.
The fix recommended by Chrysler is the replacement of the WIN modules, free of charge for the owners, as usual. The recall will begin in April, when Chrysler will begin announcing the owners of the affected vehicles.
So far, no injuries have been reported as a result of this fault, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it has received 35 complaints from people who experienced problems with their vehicles.
Chrysler announced today that it will recall 248,437 minivans wearing the logos of two of its brands, Chrysler and Dodge. More specifically, the Chrysler Town & Country, the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Dodge Journey AWD, all manufactured from August 3, 2009 to June 15, 2010 will have to return to the dealerships to get fixed.
The problem which is causing the major recall is apparently the ignition key which, given certain conditions like rough terrain, may move in the ignition and cause the vehicle's engines to shut down. Obviously, such an event could have serious consequences, as a moving vehicle with no running engine becomes pretty much uncontrollable.
The models affected by the problem use a key fob that fits into the dash and which, as Chrysler found could slip from the “on” position to “accessory” and shut off the engine.
The fix recommended by Chrysler is the replacement of the WIN modules, free of charge for the owners, as usual. The recall will begin in April, when Chrysler will begin announcing the owners of the affected vehicles.
So far, no injuries have been reported as a result of this fault, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it has received 35 complaints from people who experienced problems with their vehicles.