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Chrysler Recalls 110,000 Vehicles Due to Faulty Wiring

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Chrysler has recalled over 110,000 vehicles, including models such as the Chrysler Concorde, New Yorker, and LHS, Dodge Intrepid, and Eagle Vision, due to faulty wiring that could cause them to stall. The recall affects vehicles built from late July to early December last year and is the latest in a string of embarrassing recalls for the company. Analysts warn that an improper handling of the recalls could be even more damaging to Chrysler's reputation than the recalls themselves.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chrysler has recalled 110,000 vehicles due to faulty wiring that could cause them to stall.
  • The recall affects vehicles built from late July to early December last year, including the Chrysler Concorde, New Yorker, and LHS, Dodge Intrepid, and Eagle Vision models.
  • About 15,000 of the vehicles were sold in Canada, according to a company spokesman.
  • The defect has not caused any injuries or accidents, Chrysler said.
  • The wiring could hit the right-side steering tie rod, causing a short-circuit that would black out the car's lights or prevent it from starting, according to Chrysler spokeswoman Pamela Gross.
  • Analysts warn that an improper handling of the recalls could be even more damaging to Chrysler's reputation than the recalls themselves.
  • Chrysler has also recalled 1,100 Neons for a water leak in the computer system that could cause stalling, as well as 115,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Grand Wagoneers for a defect that could cause a steering loss.

Statistics:

  • 110,000 vehicles recalled by Chrysler due to faulty wiring.
  • 15,000 vehicles sold in Canada affected by the recall.
  • 1,100 Neons recalled for a water leak in the computer system that could cause stalling.
  • 115,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Grand Wagoneers recalled for a defect that could cause a steering loss.
  • 4,000 Dodge Ram full-size pickups recalled to tighten a bolt on the front suspension.

Sources:

  • Associated Press
  • Integrated Automotive Resources Inc.
  • Chrysler Corp.
  • (no dates provided)

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