Chrysler: Recall news
12-30-2007, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
I agree. The TSX makes 205 HP with a 4 banger. Also, maybe you didn't see it, but the Odyssey recently took #1 in minivan sales, I think.
Chrysler needs to get its shit together or survival of the fittest will take one more victim....lol.
Chrysler needs to get its shit together or survival of the fittest will take one more victim....lol.
05-14-2010, 12:23 PM
#42
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Chrysler: Recall news
Chrysler notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on May 6th of a potentially faulty wireless ignition module found on just over 40,000 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep branded 2010 model year vehicles. Today, NHTSA announced an official recall for the included models, with the official repairs set to begin in July.
According to NHTSA, Chrysler has determined a wireless ignition module that can potentially exhibit unwanted binding of the solenoid latch, and the safety agency has announced an official safety recall as a result.
Chrysler says that its 300 sedan, the Dodge Challenger, Charger and Ram, as well as the Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee are all included in the recall. The defect is only found on certain 2010 model year examples of these vehicles. The problem lies in a binding solenoid latch which may allow drivers to remove the key from the ignition prior to the vehicle’s shifter being placed in ‘Park.’
The safety problem lies in the fact that the vehicle could move forward without driver’s input, potentially resulting in a crash.
Chrysler dealers will begin inspecting and replacing faulty wireless ignition modules in July, 2010.
According to NHTSA, Chrysler has determined a wireless ignition module that can potentially exhibit unwanted binding of the solenoid latch, and the safety agency has announced an official safety recall as a result.
Chrysler says that its 300 sedan, the Dodge Challenger, Charger and Ram, as well as the Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee are all included in the recall. The defect is only found on certain 2010 model year examples of these vehicles. The problem lies in a binding solenoid latch which may allow drivers to remove the key from the ignition prior to the vehicle’s shifter being placed in ‘Park.’
The safety problem lies in the fact that the vehicle could move forward without driver’s input, potentially resulting in a crash.
Chrysler dealers will begin inspecting and replacing faulty wireless ignition modules in July, 2010.
10-04-2011, 01:55 PM
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http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-new-engine-/1
Chrysler is recalling 667 of its 2012 vehicles with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 for a manufacturing problem that could cause connecting rod bearing failure and engine seizure, according to Chrysler's defect report.
The recall will begin this month and Chrysler will replace the engines. The 2012 vehicles affected include: the Chrysler 200 and Town & Country; the Dodge Charger, Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey; and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The suspect engines were built from Aug. 25 through Sept. 5 at Chrysler's Saltillo, Mexico, engine plant. Chrysler says the blocks were not properly cleaned and "hard debris" left in the block could damage the bearings and lead to engine seizing while running. Chrysler said it has no reports of crashes as a result of the this.
The recall will begin this month and Chrysler will replace the engines. The 2012 vehicles affected include: the Chrysler 200 and Town & Country; the Dodge Charger, Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey; and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The suspect engines were built from Aug. 25 through Sept. 5 at Chrysler's Saltillo, Mexico, engine plant. Chrysler says the blocks were not properly cleaned and "hard debris" left in the block could damage the bearings and lead to engine seizing while running. Chrysler said it has no reports of crashes as a result of the this.
10-04-2011, 01:57 PM
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10-04-2011, 05:40 PM
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^^ 
I would!!! I'd be pissed if I just bought a new car, and now some kid at the dealership is going to have to do an engine swap?!?!?!
No way!
I would!!! I'd be pissed if I just bought a new car, and now some kid at the dealership is going to have to do an engine swap?!?!?!No way!
10-04-2011, 05:47 PM
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10-04-2011, 06:25 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
10-05-2011, 09:13 AM
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At least ChryCo is doing the right thing, by trying to take care of their customers. Complete engine replacements will not be cheap.
I don't think a "kid" will be taking care of the engine replacements.
I don't think a "kid" will be taking care of the engine replacements.
10-05-2011, 09:50 AM
#55
At least from what I've seen (know a few dealership service writers/advisors) the apprentices basically do a ton of oil changes and other minor jobs for a long time until they get to do other work.
The good thing about the recall is that it sounds like it isn't a design issue. Possibly a batch of conrod assemblies got some leftover machining debris stuck in between the bearing and rod bore itself. Or between the wrist pin and the bearing itself? There's not much that could get stuck in there and ruin something IIRC. The tolerances are very tight, but a paper-thin, nail quick-sized metal shaving somehow wedged in there could score the bearing over time and eventually cause failure. I'd assume the rod bearings are press-fit so there's no way to check one the connecting rod assembly is in.
Just an educated guess, I could be wrong. I can't think of any other "hard debris" that would be left in there accidentally. It's not easy to overlook something larger than a metal shaving.
In the bigger picture, 667 vehicles out of however many dozens (or hundreds?) of thousands of vehicles they sell a year is a very small sample. Not trying to downplay this recall but still..... just some perspective. A potential bad batch likely caused by someone not paying attention.
10-05-2011, 10:15 AM
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^ And Chryco could have tried the cheap way out and ask the owners to come in for a "free oil change" during which they'd pull the pan and hope to get everything out. 
10-05-2011, 10:19 AM
#57
I'm fairly confident that they would have figured something like that out, were it so easy. It most likely isn't, as a "new engine" probably means putting in new internals.
at least, I'd hope
at least, I'd hope
07-22-2014, 03:42 PM
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Chrysler recalls 792,000 older SUVs for ignition problems
Chrysler is recalling up to 792,300 older Jeep SUVs worldwide because the ignition switches could cause engine stalling.
Tuesday's recall covers 2005-2007 Grand Cherokees and 2006-2007 Commanders.
Chrysler says it's not sure exactly how many will be recalled. The company says an outside force such as a driver's knee can knock switches out of the "run" position, shutting off the engine. This disables power-assisted steering and braking and the front air bags might not inflate.
Engineers are working on a fix. Chrysler says it knows of no injuries and only one accident. The company says only a few complaints have been filed. Owners should keep clearance between their knees and keys until repairs are made.
The recall comes as U.S. safety regulators investigate ignition switch problems across the auto industry.
Source: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101846544
Chrysler is recalling up to 792,300 older Jeep SUVs worldwide because the ignition switches could cause engine stalling.
Tuesday's recall covers 2005-2007 Grand Cherokees and 2006-2007 Commanders.
Chrysler says it's not sure exactly how many will be recalled. The company says an outside force such as a driver's knee can knock switches out of the "run" position, shutting off the engine. This disables power-assisted steering and braking and the front air bags might not inflate.
Engineers are working on a fix. Chrysler says it knows of no injuries and only one accident. The company says only a few complaints have been filed. Owners should keep clearance between their knees and keys until repairs are made.
The recall comes as U.S. safety regulators investigate ignition switch problems across the auto industry.
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