After trying to have her 2013 Chrysler Town & Country defects repaired, a California resident decided to call the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. for advice. She told us she had given her dealership six (6) opportunities to fix electrical problems that would cause the malfunction indicator light to constantly remain on. The dealership was already aware of the problem, as two technical service bulletins (TSB) had been issued by Chrysler informing technicians that software reprogramming and selective erasing could be a fix. (NHTSA ID: 10054201, Service Bulletin No.: SB-18-048-13 and NHTSA ID 10054169, Service Bulletin No.: SB-18-029-13.) Unfortunately, they still could not fix her minivan. Continue reading
Category Archives: Chrysler
2010-2014 RAM Truck Fuel Leak
Chrysler will be asking owners of certain 2010-2014 RAM trucks equipped with diesel Cummins engines, to return their vehicles to their dealership to repair a safety defect with the fuel system wire harness. An engineering analysis found that the terminals on the fuel heater connector could overheat and deform, possibly leading to failure of the O-ring that seals the fuel heater assembly. If the connector overheats, the fuel heater could leak, increasing the chance of an engine fire. Continue reading
2011 Dodge Durango California Lemon Law Buyback
Approximately eight months after purchasing a 2011 Dodge Durango, a California resident found himself returning his vehicle to a Chrysler dealership for problems that would result in the check engine light remaining on. By January 2014, he had provided Chrysler seven (7) more opportunities to repair various problems which included a defective wiring harness, Power-Train Control Module (PCM), and O2 sensor. Continue reading
2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler Electrical Short
Chrysler will be notifying owners of certain 2011–2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles of a safety defect that could potentially result in fire. The problem was first discovered in February 2013 after vehicle inspections found localized heat damage concentrated around the connector of the front door wiring harness for the exterior heated power mirror. Continue reading
2014 Durango & Grand Cherokee Safety Defects
Chrysler has announced two safety defects affecting certain 2014 Dodge Durango and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. According to reports filed on the NHTSA website, the two problems will have approximately 260,000 owners returning their vehicles for repairs. The automobile manufacturer is expected to begin sending out notices in December. Continue reading
Takata Airbag Defect Affects Many Manufacturers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging owners of certain BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota vehicles to take immediate action and replace defective Takata airbags. Vehicle owners receiving regional recalls are especially urged to get the problem taken care of, as consistent hot and humid conditions are suspect to intensify the problem. These areas include: Florida, Puerto Rico, areas in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, Guam, as well as Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Virgin Islands and Hawaii. Continue reading
Alternator Failure In Chrysler, Dodge, And Jeep Vehicles
Alternator failure in certain Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles will have 434,581 vehicle owners returning to a manufacturer approved repair facility to have the problem repaired. The safety defect affects vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 Amp Alternator. Continue reading
2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman Inadvertent Airbag Deployment
Chrysler has announced that some 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman vehicles could experience an inadvertent airbag deployment of the front passenger side curtain and/or seat airbag. The vehicles affected are equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating and were manufactured between July 25, 2012 to August 20, 2014. Continue reading