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It's not like only GM has hit it low with those millions of vehicles called back over very diverse safety or non-compliance defects. Now Chrysler is recalling almost 800k SUVs over the same problem that took GM to court - potentially hazardous ignition switches.
According to an official Chrysler Group statement published by Automotive News, this call back operation has been put into effect "out of an abundance of caution." Just like a few million General Motors vehicles, Jeep is recalling 792,300 sport utility vehicles over the notorious fault described as "unintended ignition key rotation."
Also known as "We've been cheap pricks and fitted sub-standard ignition switches in order to save a few cents per unit made," the automaker announces that models affected include the 2006 - 2006 Jeep Commander and the 2005 - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Because of too little torque resistance in the cylinder, the key may move from "on" to "off"/"accessory" when the car is driven over jarring surfaces or when the fob is way too laden with stuff.
Naturally, if the ignition key moves out of "on", the vehicle's airbags, power steering and other vital features turn off, increasing the risk of an accident especially if rotation happens while the car is on the move. Out of the recalled population, some 650,000 SUVs are located in the United States of America, 41,600 in Canada and Mexico, while the rest are scattered in other parts of the globe.
The National Higway Traffic Safety Administration informed that no less than 32 owners complained about the previously mentioned "unintended ignition key rotation" problem with their Jeeps. Last but not least, a smaller recall totaling 21,000 automobiles has been announced.
These vehicles are the Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck, Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler 200, all of them assembled within a 16-day period before June 6, 2014. According to the automaker, the aforementioned were assembled using shock absorbers and struts that "do not meet the company’s quality standards, and may break free from their mounts, leading to possible loss of vehicle control.” Ouch!
Also known as "We've been cheap pricks and fitted sub-standard ignition switches in order to save a few cents per unit made," the automaker announces that models affected include the 2006 - 2006 Jeep Commander and the 2005 - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Because of too little torque resistance in the cylinder, the key may move from "on" to "off"/"accessory" when the car is driven over jarring surfaces or when the fob is way too laden with stuff.
Naturally, if the ignition key moves out of "on", the vehicle's airbags, power steering and other vital features turn off, increasing the risk of an accident especially if rotation happens while the car is on the move. Out of the recalled population, some 650,000 SUVs are located in the United States of America, 41,600 in Canada and Mexico, while the rest are scattered in other parts of the globe.
The National Higway Traffic Safety Administration informed that no less than 32 owners complained about the previously mentioned "unintended ignition key rotation" problem with their Jeeps. Last but not least, a smaller recall totaling 21,000 automobiles has been announced.
These vehicles are the Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck, Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler 200, all of them assembled within a 16-day period before June 6, 2014. According to the automaker, the aforementioned were assembled using shock absorbers and struts that "do not meet the company’s quality standards, and may break free from their mounts, leading to possible loss of vehicle control.” Ouch!
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