Chrysler expected to formally refuse Jeep recall

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP-Excite

By TOM KRISHER

DETROIT (AP) - In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.

The government says 51 people have suffered fiery deaths in Jeep Grand Cherokees and Libertys that were hit from behind. Regulators claim that the position of the gas tank, behind the rear axle, makes the Jeeps more susceptible to a fiery crash than similar models.

Chrysler is expected to stick to its contention that the SUVs are as safe as other vehicles on the road from that era. The Jeeps, it says, met all federal safety standards when they were built, some more than two decades ago. Regulators are unfairly holding the vehicles to a new standard for fuel tank strength, Chrysler claims.

Chrsyler has successfully used that argument in the past to resist a recall. But that stance carries some substantial financial and public-relations risks.

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This March 6, 2012 photo provided by the law offices of Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP shows the scene of a crash in Bainbridge, Ga., where a 4-year-old boy named Remi Walden was burned and died when a Jeep Grand Cherokee was struck from the rear by a Dodge Dakota pickup truck. Chrysler is expected to file papers Tuesday, June 18, 2013, explaining why it’s refusing to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP)

[liberal N proud]

1. How may fires compared to the number of vehicles produced?

If there is a critical design flaw, it should be dealt with. These vehicles have been on the road for 10 years, if there was going to be a recall, shouldn't it have happened before now?

"The rate is similar to comparable vehicles produced and sold during the time in question,"

At this rate, I could go back on my the company that made my barbecue grill that is rusted out should it blow up and it is only 5 years old.

[Zen Democrat]

2. Jeep is notorious for not issuing recalls.

I had a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and in year 3 I have to replace three of the four auto-window motors. This was a wide-spread problem, a design flaw, and no recall. In year 4 I found out that there was a systemic brake failure and I was quoted $1600 to fix it. The mechanic told me that Jeep had been under pressure to recall for this failure, to no avail. I'll never buy another Jeep, and I was a very good customer!

[Omaha Steve]

3. We had an 01 Intrepid

We will never buy a Chrysler again after they didn't recall that faulty DOC engine!

[RedstDem]

5. good, more for the rest of us

my jeeps still jeepin after 300k.
no major repairs, thrives on neglect.

go buy a nissan

[liberal N proud]

7. I love my 04 Grand Cherokee

I will buy another!

[pinto]

4. Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7 million Jeeps, ending a dispute with federal regulators. (CNN)

Just a banner blurb at the top the CNN website -



Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7 million Jeeps, ending a dispute with federal regulators.

http://www.cnn.com/US/?hpt=sitenav

[Orsino]

6. Chrysler: We're Not Dick Cheney n/t