Chrysler recalls 144,065 vehicles, Ford recalls 14,737

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Chrysler recalls 144,065 vehicles, Ford recalls 14,737

2010-12-31 11:51:32 GMT+7 (ICT)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Thursday announced that Chrysler is recalling 144,065 vehicles, while Ford is recalling 14,737.

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling 65,180 2009 Dodge Journey's manufactured from November 1, 2007 through September 7, 2008 due to its wires within the front door wire harness, which may fatigue and break. As a result, it can interrupt the circuits for the side impact sensors, which would light up the airbag warning lamp and lose its side crash sensing capability.

Furthermore, in the event of a crash, the side airbag may not deploy, reducing the protection intended for the occupant and increasing the risk of injuries.

Chrysler also announced it is recalling 56,611 Ram 1500, model year 2011, because the vehicles may have a noise, similar to a growl or grind, coming from the rear axle bearing, which could eventually seize, the NHTSA explained. A possible failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

In its third recall, the vehicle company said 22,274 model year 2008 to 2011 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles would be recalled because the left ball stud could weaken and hurt the driver's ability to steer the truck.

Chrysler is expecting to begin its recall in February 2011.

In addition, the Ford Motor Company is recalling 14,737 model year 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short, the NHTSA said.

If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur, which can result in an unattended vehicle fire. The report states that the dealer will replace the body control module of necessary free of charge as the safety recall is expected to begin on January 10, 2011.

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