Chrysler Recalls 278,222 Trucks and SUVs

Chrysler Group is recalling 278,222 vehicles over concern that a rear axle pinion nut could loosen, causing the rear axle to lock up. In such an instance, the rear wheels would no longer turn, which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle and could lead to an accident. The recall affects the following vehicles: 2009-2012 Ram 1500 manufactured between 2/27/08 - 6/30/09 and 12/1/09 - 10/20/11 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota manufactured ... continue reading»

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Ram Ends Production of Dakota

The Ram truck brand has announced that the production of its smallest offering, the Ram Dakota, will end this week, reports Left Lane News. Though a replacement is planned, it won’t see production in the near future, so as many as 150 workers at Chrysler’s Warren Truck Plant in Michigan may be laid off. Sales of the Ram Dakota dropped from a peak of 177,000 in 2000 to just 13,000 last year, according to Autoblog. Though ... continue reading»

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