Chrysler recalls 2010 KK, XK & WK for possible brake failure

[RageOfFury]

FYI

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Chrysler Group is recalling about 24,000 late-model Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles to fix a defective part that could cause sudden, unexpected brake failure.

The recall applies to some 2010 model year Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger sedans; Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee SUVs; and 2009 and 2010 model year Ram trucks.

Some of these vehicles could have an improperly formed brake booster rod retaining clip, and some Ram trucks may have been built without the piece. The part is necessary for consistent and proper functioning of the brakes.

Chrysler is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the problem, according a document Chrysler filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..

The problem was initially discovered by Chrysler factory workers, according to the document.

In one case, a worker at Chrysler's Saltillo plant in Mexico, where Dodge Ram Heavy Duty trucks are assembled, experienced a complete loss of brake power while testing a vehicle. (The recall applies to all Ram truck models, not just Heavy Duty.)

A few weeks earlier, a worker at the Toledo North Assembly Plant, where the Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty are assembled, had noticed a malformed clip.

"The quality control systems in place caught the issue early," Chrysler Group said in a statement. "All affected assembly plants held vehicle inventory and inspected for and replaced the clips as necessary."

Owners of these vehicles can contact NHTSA's vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or Chrysler at 800-853-1403.

http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/18/autos/chrysler_recall/index.htm

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Mine is too old.

I've been noticing that Chrysler is catching issues before they become widespread lately. There was already an internal recall before this one.

IMO this isn't very widespread. Widespread would be oh millions of cars recalled over issues like... let's say... floormats.

 

[ms5490renegade]

toyota had another big ass recall last week.

 

[tommudd]

24,000 is nothing compared to Toyota's 2.3 million recalls
PLUS shutting down 4 plants until the issues are resolved.
Big time loss of $$$$$$$$$$

 

[hyde]

I am sure it had nothing to do with the crappier parts they put on jeeps to save money. Why not 08, or 09? Probably because it was the crisis year and '10s got the worst of it.

 

[Dave]

24,000 is nothing compared to Toyota's 2.3 million recalls
PLUS shutting down 4 plants until the issues are resolved.
Big time loss of $$$$$$$$$$

...but...but...Tom, everyone knows that Toyota's are blessed by gawd and sprinkled with tinkerbell magic pixie dust....

Dave

 

[yellocoyote]

(lol)

 

[Marlon_JB2]

I am sure it had nothing to do with the crappier parts they put on jeeps to save money. Why not 08, or 09? Probably because it was the crisis year and '10s got the worst of it.

Actually, the '08s was the transition year for crappy parts for Chryslers in general. (AKA: The end of the Daimler era)

'09s and above have MUCH higher quality parts, especially for interiors. It's only going to get better. This is just a plant manufacturing error, it happens all the time. However it's usually caught much, MUCH earlier than 24k cars. Chrysler has several "Internal Recalls" that address issues such as these.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

SPAM!

GO AWAY!

Bastard.

 

[Idaho08KK]

I've been noticing that Chrysler is catching issues before they become widespread lately. There was already an internal recall before this one.

I agree. We have been getting RRTs (Rapid Response Transmittals), which are basically like an internal recall without notifying the public. They are released to fix a variety of issues, mostly with brand new vehicles out on the lot. We have seen them affect anything from a seat clip to replacing power steering coolers, but they are mostly to reprogram different modules to get rid of problems.

This has been a very good program so far because Chrysler is eliminating a lot of problems before the vehicle is ever purchased, which makes the ownership experience for the buyer better because they are having less problems.