Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.3 million SUVs, citing problem with airbags

Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 1.3 million vehicles worldwide to repair malfunctioning alternators or a wiring problem that can make atmosphere bags increase unexpectedly.

The wiring remember covers scarcely 771,000 Dodge Journey and Fiat Freemont SUVs from 2011 by 2015.

The association says wires can chafe opposite steering circle trim, causing electrical short-circuits. That can set off a driver’s front atmosphere bags, means wipers to come on unexpectedly, means switches to destroy or irradiate a atmosphere bag warning lights.

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Customers who see any of a issues should hit a dealer. Dealers will implement a covering on a wires or reinstate them if needed. FCA says it knows of 5 teenager injuries though no crashes.

The alternator remember affects scarcely 566,000 Chrysler 300s, Dodge Challengers and Chargers and Durango SUVs from 2011 by 2014. Also lonesome are certain 2012 to 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees.

The alternators can wear prematurely. That could means engine stalling and concede antilock brakes and electronic fortitude control. Basic braking isn’t affected.

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