Chrysler has announced the recall of 296,500 2006 and 2007 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee s, Commanders, Wranglers and Dodge Nitros. The recall is due to a an electronic unit that could delay braking while coasting uphill, possibility resulting in a crash. The recall was initiated after the company received a report of one accident.
According to The Detroit News, Chrysler is also recalling 72,333 Dodge Avenger sedans and Chrysler Sebring convertibles from the 2008 model year to fix front door latches and locks.
The news of the recall comes on the heels of Honda recalling nearly 200,000 Civics. Chrysler had the most recalls of any domestic automaker, by a wide margin, in 2007.
