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The automaker's lawyers point to technicalities in the case that don't hold up in the Arizona Consumer Fraud and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Acts. Another approach they could take would be to actually do something about the restraints that keep randomly smacking people at the base of their skull.…
keep reading article "Chrysler Files Motion to Dismiss Another AHR Lawsuit"The National Highway Traffic Administration is investigating multiple reports of fires in the charge hubs used for entertainment systems and personal devices. The hubs are located in the trim panels between the 2nd and 3rd row seats.
The investigation will try to confirm the problem and, if neccessary, order a recall.
keep reading article "Entertainment Charge Port Fires Being Investigated in 2014 Town and Country"An internal investigation by FCA found their transmission pumps "may not conform to specifications" and can cause a sudden loss of propulsion.
"Recalled are 2015-2016 Dodge Journey crossover SUVs, 2015-2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans and 2016 Ram ProMaster full-size vans."
There's no word on when the recall will begin.
keep reading article "Town & Country Owners, It’s Time to Dump Your Pump"The recalled vehicles were built between March 16, 2016 and March 17, 2016.
"[The vehicles] have nuts on the third-row seatback that weren't torqued properly during assembly. The loose bolts may not hold the seatback, even more so in a crash."
The recall is expected to begin on on June 30, 2016.
keep reading article "Recall to Make Sure Seats Don't Detach"And guess what? It's doing a terrible job preventing windshields from falling out.
"_The automaker says lab results showed using urethane with a primer that expired in July 2015 always passed the tests. However, using urethane with a primer that expired in January 2015 failed 100 percent of the time._"
Shocking.
keep reading article "Chrysler Finds Out That Using Expired Primer Wasn’t a Good Choice"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.