Chrysler Recall News February 2017: Company Recalls 75,000 Vehicles for Faulty Powertrains
Chrysler reportedly needed to recall a significant number of vehicles due to faulty powertrains.
The affected 75,000 automobiles are a mix of the 2014 to 2017 all-wheel drive car models of Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger that might have an improperly manufactured powertrain, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (via The Car Connection).
The powertrain is one of the most crucial parts of an automobile. It consists of the engine, transmission, drive shafts, differentials, and the final drive connected together so it creates the vehicle's power.
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According to the same report, there may be loose bolts, particularly in the front driveshaft, that can later on cause the said segment to detach from the entire powertrain.
At the same time, according to the NHTSA, owners of the affected car models can watch out for some indicators characterized by too much noise and vibrations from the engine to sense if the mentioned defect is taking its toll on their vehicles.
While the nature of the vehicle defect is enough to concern the affected owners, it is worth noting that there are no recorded accidents related to this manufacturing defect.
The Car Connection also reported that out of the 75,000 affected vehicles, 69,298 of them are in the United States, 5,312 are in Canada, and the remaining 347 are scattered in other parts of the world.
Recall notices are expected to arrive at the affected owners' mailboxes by March 31. They will then be scheduled for a car service appointment to replace the entire affected driveshaft. The repair shall not cost anything.
Earlier this year, Chrysler also announced the recall of up to 100,000 earlier truck models due to some concerns related to the Takata airbags installed in the affected models, such as the 2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2009 Dodge Durango SUVs, some 2010 Ram 3500 chassis cabs and 2005 to 2009 Ram 2500.
The Takata airbags contain ammonium nitrate that is expected to cause a slight explosion to propel the airbags to inflate in times of a car crash. However, it was discovered that even prolonged and severe heat will trigger the said chemical to explode, prompting the airbags to pop out with too much force that may cause serious injuries.
