Chrysler will be asking owners of certain 2016 RAM trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engines, to return to their dealership for a problem that could result in a loss of engine power. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the Engine Control Module (ECM) in the affected vehicles could short circuit and cause the engine to stall without warning. Continue reading
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Chrysler TIPM Defects And Investigations
Owners experiencing problems with the totally integrated power module (TIPM) of certain Dodge Durangos and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles may find help after a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges Chrysler sold and leased 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs equipped with defective TIPMs. The defect resulted a variety of problems including engine stalls; airbag non-deployment; random horn, headlight, taillight, door lock, instrument panel and windshield wiper activity; and failure of the fuel pump shutoff. Continue reading
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lemon Law Buyback
The owner of a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, bought in November 2013, started experiencing repeated problems with his SUV shortly after purchasing it. The first repair attempt was in December 2013 with an additional five more repair opportunities at his Jeep dealership. These problems included a defective transmission, suspension, and alignment; which made the Grand Cherokee difficult to drive. This is when the owner decided to call the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. for advice. Continue reading
2014-2015 RAM 1500 Airbag Safety Problem
Chrysler has announced that certain 2014-2015 RAM 1500 Quad Cab trucks may not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for airbag safety. According to reports, the affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars. In the event of an accident, the SABIC may not inflate as intended, increasing the risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
2015 RAM 4500 & 5500 Upper Control Arm Problem
Chrysler will be asking a small number of 2015 RAM 4500 and 5500 owners to return to their dealership to repair a problem with the front suspension. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the weld between the front upper control arm loop to the spacer may be inadequate. The condition could result in reduced front suspension stability and may affect vehicle control. Continue reading
2015 Jeep Renegade Software Vulnerabilities
Jeep will be asking the owners of certain 2015 Jeep Renegades to update their vehicles software due to a vulnerability that can allow third party access to certain networked control systems. An exploitation of the system could result in unauthorized remote modification and control of the vehicle which could result in an increased risk of an accident. Continue reading
2015 Chrysler 200 Engine Stall Due To Electrical Defect
Chrysler will be notifying the owners of certain 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles about an electrical problem affecting their cars. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the Power Distribution Center (PDC) electrical connector may have been manufactured with spread terminals that could have an intermittent connection between the connector and the PDC. An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall or go into neutral without warning. Continue reading
Multiple Airbag Defects Affect RAM Trucks
Chrysler will be asking the owners of certain 2012-2015 RAM trucks to return to their dealerships for repairs to the airbag system, under two separate safety defects.
- The first recall affects certain 2012-2014 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) option. In the affected vehicles, the steering wheel wiring harness may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring. The problem could result in an electrical short that could cause the driver’s frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Chrysler’s number for this recall is R36 and the NHTSA Campaign number is 15V-459.
