- Chrysler is recalling some 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2010 Jeep Commander vehicles.
- An improperly manufactured rear track bar could cause noise and reduced vehicle stability.
- Chrysler is not aware of any injuries related to the issue.
WASHINGTON — Chrysler is recalling 3,498 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2010 Jeep Commander vehicles because an improperly manufactured rear track bar could result in noise and reduced vehicle stability, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"Reduced vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem.
Chrysler told the federal government it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Dealers will inspect the rear track bar bushing retaining hoop and replace the rear track bar, if any are found to be out of position. The recall is expected to begin in April. Owners can contact Chrysler at 800-853-1403.
Inside Line says: If you own one of the aforementioned Jeep vehicles, have it checked out ASAP with your dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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tbone85 says:
08:18 AM, 03/16/2010
cmike, I didn't mean to infer that anyone completely ignore their own experiences (which would be both impossible and stupid). Just that prior experiences are not a sure indicator of current product, and that an individual experience should also be viewed in the context of the collected data of what others have experienced as well. In truth, the Japanese had closed the actual quality gap 1-2 car generations before the perceived quality gap changed. The Koreans experienced a similar delay.
I expect the domestics will have to produce equal or superior cars for 1-2 car generations before public perceptions align with measured data. Conversely, I think it would take another generation of quality problems with a brand like Toyota before mass doubts of their quality would take hold in the market place. I don't think they will let that happen.
debbaranko says:
11:59 PM, 03/15/2010
I would rather be a redneck than a dead Toyota owner.
cmike2780 says:
09:18 PM, 03/15/2010
My intention was not to be racist. Sometimes thinking out loud and generalizing is idiotic. It's just that easy to sound stupid, myself including. My apologies if I offended you.
Also, it's fair to compare personal opinions of brand experience, no matter how long ago it was. Why not. I think American car quality has improved a great deal recently, but it seems like they are stilling playing catch-up instead of leading like the use to in the 60's and earlier. I loved, driving my old Jeep when it wasn't broken, but sooner or later you just get fed up with all the repairs. So why would you go back to a company that failed you so miserably. Every car has problems, but some cars are meant to last while others are designed to be replaced. I'm not saying Japanese or European cars are perfect, on the contrary. It depends on the specific car and you shouldn't blanket an entire company as "rust buckets" just because you think what you drive is the epitome of automotive design. If you are honestly afraid to drive a Toyota, you shouldn't be driving in the first place. The truth is, your chances of being involved in common accident are far greater than having any sort of issue with the gas pedal getting stuck. Driving is risky, no matter what you drive. If you're going to hate Toyota, hate it because it's boring.
Just my opinion.
tbone85 says:
03:15 PM, 03/15/2010
cmike, you're entitled to your opinion. However, your experience with a model from 11 years ago is no indicator of what's happening now. If I'd used '77 Accord as a basis for evaluating quality, I would never have bought an '88 model. My brother bought a '92 Cressida and despite acknowledgement from the factory that all service had been performed on schedule (at the dealership!) that an engine failure at 77k miles was not considered abnormal. His experience was also not the same as actual data, but he won't even rent a Toyota when he travels now. Individual experiences while powerful have their limitations as a basis of evaluation.
The actual quality data that has been published in recent years show that the "quality" gap between the U.S. and the Japenese is now very small, and that there are a number of domestic models that are leaders in their respective classes. The Europeans as a group probably have a greater challenge than either the U.S. or Japanese on the quality front.
aston_dbs says:
02:53 PM, 03/15/2010
Wow... Jeep actually managed to sell 3,498 units in 2010?!
4wpeelin says:
02:24 PM, 03/15/2010
Way to be blatantly racist cmike!!!! Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!!!!!!
cmike2780 says:
01:11 PM, 03/15/2010
debbaranko, way to be blatantly racist. Its idiots like you that makes me want to buy imports in the first place. As much as I like all the muscle cars coming out of Detriot as of late, the first thing that pops into by head is hillbilly redneck. Its a shame. Sorry to say, aside from a very few exceptions, American car quality is subpar compared to their European or Japanese counterpart. FAIL.
FYI: I drove an 89 Jeep Cherokee for 8 years, got it when it was new, well taken care of and almost everything broke in that piece of crap. Thank God it finally broke down and bursted into flames on the I-95.
debbaranko says:
12:39 PM, 03/15/2010
Yeah, Pathfinder and Fourrunner can be mentioned in the same breath as the Jeep name. Pathfinder and fourrunners are for four wheel driving alright....maybe to the corner 7-11. Every pathfinder, fourrunner and other Japanese suv's are for the Gold chain party store owner set. That's all I see driving them.
With all of Toyotas recalls, why would anyone even set foot in anything with one of their nameplates on it, that wants to live? Nissan quality is a joke. So are their cars. All of them are rust buckets.
jeremy_c says:
10:26 AM, 03/15/2010
Good ol' Jeep, another sad story from Detroit. Jeep invented and owned the SUV market back in the early 90's with the Grand Cherokee before Pathfinders, 4runners ate up their market share. The poor build quaility and reliability drove customers away. They pretty much handed the sales to the Japanese.
thedream21479 says:
09:38 AM, 03/15/2010
I agree with neo.
At any rate, Chrysler still makes that Commander??