Stephany Springer

Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Due To Faulty Brakes



Posted: Friday, September 14, 2007

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Chrysler announced it is recalling over 360,000 vehicles because of problems with brake systems and door latches and locks. The vehicles affected include Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander SUVs for the 2006 and 2007 model years and the 2007 Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Nitro. Chrysler also said it is recalling about 72,333 2008 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger sedans because of a potential problem with a cable connected to the front door latches in the vehicles.

Chrysler said a glitch in an electronic control unit could cause a delay in braking when the vehicles are driving uphill. The automaker has had about 20 reports of such problems. When drivers are going uphill, they can lose brake power for a few seconds if they take their foot off the accelerator.

Owners of the SUVs affected by the recall will be notified this month and repair work will be done at no charge, Chrysler said.

As much of a pain it will be to schedule a time for repairs, I am glad Chrysler found out about the problem before anybody was seriously hurt. Owners should wait for the recall then call their dealer.

Chrysler was sold to Capital Management last month in a $7.4 billion deal.

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