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Based on fast-feedback data from dealers, Chrysler issued a recall of seven 2010 model year vehicles (Sebring/Avenger, Liberty/Nitro, Ram, Commander/Grand Cherokee) to replace a brake booster input rod retaining clip. A problem with the clip may result in its loss, which could cause brake failure. The recall is to start this month. We don’t know [...]
The Toledo Blade’s Larry P. Vellequette interviewed Sergio Marchionne at the North American Auto Show. The CEO of Fiat and Chrysler said that he would not produce cars that aren’t being ordered, as Chrysler, DaimlerChrysler, and Cerberus reportedly did, saying, “If I need to shut the plants, I will. Marchionne also said the first half [...]
Automotive News reported that, faced with a 50% sales decline, Chrysler has once again shut down the Sterling Heights, Jefferson North, and Warren Truck plants, which make, respectively, the Sebring/Avenger, Grand Cherokee/Commander, and Ram and Dakota. Despite the award-winning, visually unique 2009 Dodge Ram redesign, pickup sales dropped 35% in January – which made them [...]
Chrysler announced that its October 2008 sales in the United States were 94,530 units, a 35% drop from October 2007. By comparison, GM sales dropped 45%, Toyota 23%, and Ford 32%. Jim Press, Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President, commented that, “…despite this marketplace downturn, our critically important Dodge Ram launch is on schedule and [...]