Fiat Chrysler has issued a recall which will affect over 1 million vehicles globally due to defective airbags and anti-lock brakes.
770,853 vehicles worldwide are included in the defective airbag recall becuase the airbags in those vehicles are prone to “inadvertant deployment of driver-side front air bag.” Fiat Chrysler has reports of five potentially related accidents, but fortunately, no injuries. Recalled models include certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journeys sold in North America (US, Canada, Mexico) and certain 2011-2015 Fiat Freemont crossovers sold outside of North America.
The anti-lock brake recall affects 565,647 vehicles, including certain 2011-2014 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans, Dodge Challenger coupes, Dodge Durango SUVs, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees equipped with electro-hydraulic power steering. A defect in the alternators of these vehicles can compromise the anti-lock braking system as well as electronic stability control. Fiat Chrysler has identified two accidents with potential links to the alternator defect. Luckily, no injuriues were reported.
Car dealerships are offering free repairs for recalled vehicles and car owners will be notified directly.
Defect signs & symptoms
Drivers affected by the airbag recall might notice illuminated air-bag warning lights, random wiper operation, and switches that don’t work. Faulty wiring can “chafe against pieces of steering wheel trim, potentially causing a short-circuit, ” the company said. “This may lead to a second short-circuit that is potentially capable of generating inadvertant deployment of the driver-side front airbag.”
Drivers affected by the alternator defect may see an instrument cluster warning light, smoke, or smell something burning. Car owners who experience any of these occurrences are urged to contact their car dealerships as soon as possible.
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