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 ...
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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 ...
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Chevrolet Reveals Updated Traverse Ahead of New York Auto Show
A refreshed 2013 Chevrolet Traverse was revealed ahead of its debut next week at the New York Auto Show. The eight-passenger Traverse receives exterior and interior updates, as well as safety and technology upgrades, Chevrolet says in a press release.
Along with its platform mates, the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave, the 2013 Traverse will receive GM’s new center airbag as an option, which is designed to protect front-seat occupants during a side-impact collision. Since the center airbag is ...
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Chrysler Group Confirms Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee
Earlier this year, rumors circulated that the Jeep Grand Cherokee would be available with a diesel engine. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler Group LLC and FIAT, confirmed those rumors to Automotive News, and said that a diesel Grand Cherokee will be available in 2013.
Car and Driver says that potentially, additional European Chryslers with diesel engines will be sold in the United States. “As such, we think it’ll be offered in the Chrysler 300 here, and perhaps its Dodge ...
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2011 Dodge Durango Earns Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has bestowed the 2011 Dodge Durango with its coveted Top Safety Pick rating. This means that the Durango received top scores of “Good” in frontal offset, side impact, roof strength and rear crash tests, and comes standard with electronic stability control.
The IIHS added a caveat that the title only applies to Durango models built after May 2011. This is because Chrysler, Dodge’s parent company, made improvements to the SUV’s side airbags ...
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How Much Truck Do You Really Need?
Since it’s a holiday weekend, lots of people will be putting their boats back in the water after a long winter of waiting. But do you really need that burly pickup to tow your boat or Jet Ski?
A 2011 Kawasaki 800 SX-R Jet Ski weighs 396.9 pounds with a full tank of gas and all its fluids, and a typical trailer made to carry two Jet Skis weighs about 365 pounds. Altogether, the trailer, two Jet Skis ...
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