WASHINGTON — Chrysler is recalling 2,990 of its 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs because the passenger-side airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"The passenger's-side airbag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam," said NHTSA in its summary of the problem. "The airbag may not properly protect the passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury."
In other documentation filed with the federal government, Chrysler said "no property damage, crash, injuries or fatalities have been found attributable to this condition."
Jeep dealers will replace the top cover of the instrument panel for free. The recall is expected to begin sometime this month. Jeep owners may contact Chrysler at 800-853-1403.
Inside Line says: If you own the aforementioned Jeep Grand Cherokee, have it checked out with your dealer ASAP. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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wikiwiki says:
09:02 AM, 12/10/2009
Very surprising being that Chrysler is known around the globe for their reliability and high quality automobiles.
93aero says:
10:36 AM, 12/04/2009
That suck tho, really would like to see Jeep make a come back.
93aero says:
10:34 AM, 12/04/2009
hahaha ^^^ i hope your joking ^^^
aston_dbs says:
10:31 AM, 12/04/2009
Wow... And considering that we are still in 2009...
What a RARE accomplishment and breakthrough!! No wonder it's going down...