Chrysler has announced the recall of nearly 47,000 Jeep models for two separate recalls. The first recall involves 4,336 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Commander vehicles made for the 2009 model year while the second covers 42,469 2002-03 model year Jeep Liberty SUVs.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Chrysler is recalling 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokees, Wranglers and Commanders due to faulty wiring. The vehicles’ driver’s airbags could be incorrectly wired, resulting in airbag failure. Although the defect could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash, no injuries have been linked to the recall.
Additionally, Chrysler and the NHTSA are recalling more than 42,000 Jeep Liberty SUVs from the 2002 and 2003 model years. The recall only includes vehicles sold in or currently registered in states that get significant snowfall. Salt used to de-ice roads in the Snow Belt states could possibly corrodes the vehicles’ front suspension, which could lead to separation while driving.
Chrysler dealers will correct both defects free of charge.
04/14, 12:59 PM
posted by:
SeniorChief
Shouldn’t this “Chrysler dealers will correct both defects free of charge. ” read “Chrysler dealers will correct both defects at tax payer expense.”
04/14, 1:34 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
No big deal. Half of those Libertys are probably already off the road because of engine sludge.
04/14, 1:56 PM
posted by:
05Z88Path
Not that it is a valid excuse for Chrysler to build sh*tty products…but where I live (Pennsylvania) the local municipalities salt the roads way too much in winter. Plowing is necessary, but dumping so much salt on the roads so that every last snow flake is melted is ridiculous. If motorists can’t drive on snowy roads, they don’t deserve to be driving at all…
Sorry about the rant…just annoys the heck outta me…
04/14, 2:14 PM
posted by:
ihustle
surprise surprise. Let chrysler fall. Looks like ford is prevailing as the #1 American brand
04/14, 2:40 PM
posted by:
elmdodge
suddenly everyones a taxpayer advocate !
04/14, 3:27 PM
posted by:
fuzz40
Now only if everyone one paid their taxes!
04/14, 5:30 PM
posted by:
Borat
Too much bitching. We are not talking burning Pintos here. That was a recall: there was nothing to recall.
04/14, 8:03 PM
posted by:
KeithRich23
yeah it’s funny how ford is on top…but then again when you fall down u get right back up..sometimes it just takes longer to get up(Ford)…my 2006 fusion is still running strong.
04/15, 11:27 AM
posted by:
ktulu
Chrsiles is in bad shape