Category Archives: Chrysler

News about Chrysler automobile manufacturer. News about Chrysler recalls, technical service bulletins (TSB), and problems regarding Chrysler vehicles.

Jeep & Dodge SUVs Investigated For Repeated Electrical Problem

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According to reports filed with the NHTSA, an investigation has been opened to examine the effectiveness of a recall repair affecting certain 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

On July 1st, 2014 Chrysler issued safety recall 14V-391 (Recall #9) to remedy a wiring related fire hazard in which an electrical short in the vanity lamp wiring in the sun visors could overheat and ignite. The Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) has received 8 reports of fires occurring after the remedy was installed. Some occupants report smoke, sometimes followed by flames, coming from the headliner. If the investigation leads to a recall, approximately 661,888 SUVs could be affected.

2013-2014 Dodge Viper Electrical Door Defect

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After three warranty complaints and an investigation into unexpected door openings or failure to close events on the door, Dodge has issued a defect notice for certain 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles. According to the investigation report, the manufacturer of the door switches replaced the two part epoxy potting with a hot melt adhesive. This change allowed moisture to seep past the potting, shorting the switch. A driver or passenger door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion (even at low speeds), could increase the possibility of a crash and injury. Continue reading →

Chrysler TIPM Investigated For Safety Defect

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A petition from the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has resulted in a defect investigation into failing Totally Integrated Power Module’s (TIPM) in certain Chrysler SUVs, trucks, and vans. The CAS alleges that TIPM failures have resulted in incidents of engine stall; airbag non-deployment; random horn, headlight, taillight, door lock, instrument panel and windshield wiper activity; failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration; and fires. The petition includes a list of 70 complaints received by CAS that are allegedly related to Chrysler TIPM failures. Continue reading →

Dodge Durango & Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Pump Failure

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A defect affecting certain 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV’s, will have 338,216 vehicle owners returning to their dealership for repairs. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, excessive heat could deform a contact spring within the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) resulting in failure of the fuel pump relay. Drivers may experience stalling, difficult starting, and an eventual no start condition. Continue reading →

2015 Dodge Challenger Loss Of Dashboard Lights

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Approximately twelve thousand 2015 Dodge Challenger owners will be contacted by Chrysler to return to their dealership for an instrument cluster software update. Due to an undersized microprocessor circuit trace, the current software in these vehicles could cause the instrument panel to reset and fail to perform a “bulb check” at start-up. The result would be an inoperative instrument cluster at start up that may last several minutes, the Vehicle Theft Alarm will remain illuminated, and the gauges may oscillate at zero. If the cluster becomes inoperative while driving, it could increase the risk of an accident. Continue reading →

2013 Chrysler Town & Country Buyback For Electrical Defects

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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 →

2010-2014 RAM Truck Fuel Leak

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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 →