Chrysler Group LLC will be asking owners of certain 2014 RAM ProMaster cargo vans to take their vehicles to the nearest manufacturer approved repair facility to fix a problem that could result in uncontrolled acceleration. The recall comes after an investigation into a stuck accelerator pedal discovered during third party testing in December 2013. Continue reading
Category Archives: Chrysler
2012 Jeep Wrangler Leaking T-Top Roof Buyback
We had a gentleman call us about a problem with the T-top in his 2012 Jeep Wrangler. Whenever the vehicle was driven in heavy rain, water would leak in from the middle of the top and drip down onto the dashboard. The first time he experienced the problem was when the vehicle was new with only 900 miles on it. He continued to take the Wrangler to a manufacturer approved repair facility 6 more times for the same problem. He heard about the California Lemon Law and felt like he had given the dealership a reasonable number of repair attempts, so he contacted the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates. Continue reading
Repeated Airbag Warning In Jeep SUVs
Owners of certain Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles are still awaiting replacement parts to repair an airbag recall announced over a year ago. In November 2012, Chrysler sent letters to approximately 745,000 SUVs owners warning them of unexpected airbag deployment. According to complaints on the NHTSA website, the problem has resulted in incidents with reported injuries including burns, cuts, and bruises. Continue reading
2011 Dodge Ram Truck California Lemon Law Buyback
We had a gentleman call us from Burson in Calaveras County, CA, about repeated oxygen sensor problems he was having with his 2011 Dodge Ram truck. He wanted to know more about the California lemon law and whether his truck might qualify. Continue reading
Automatic Transmission Failure In Certain Chrysler & Dodge Vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC have filed a defect and noncompliance report with the NHTSA for a safety defect found in certain 2013 Chrysler 300, 2013 Dodge Charger, and 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 cars and trucks. The vehicles affected are equipped with ZF all wheel drive (AWD) 8HP45 transmissions. Continue reading
Engine Failure In Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep Vehicles
Warranty claims over engine durability of certain 2014 Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles has resulted in Chrysler identifying a problem in certain 2.4L engines. The problem could lead to loss of engine oil pressure and failure of the engine’s main bearings. Chrysler’s campaign number is N52 and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-552. Continue reading
2013 Dodge Dart Side Airbag Installation Error
Chrysler has identified a problem affecting airbags in certain 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles, equipped with “Mopar 13” Upfit packages. On September 24, 2013, Chrysler opened an investigation into the improper installation of seat mounted side airbags (SAB) after being informed by their supplier of an operator noncompliance with work instructions. Continue reading
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Check Engine Light Warning
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
A few months after purchasing a new 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee our client began experiencing several unexplained check engine warning lights on his dashboard. The vehicle had only 8,000 miles on the odometer and every time it was taken in for repairs the dealership technician was unable to identify a faults. Then the vehicle began to stall under normal operating conditions. In June 2013 with 42,000 miles on the odometer, and after many repair attempts, our client decided to contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc., P.C. Continue reading
