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Garmin Recalls Nav Units, Affects Automotive Market

Published on September 14, 2010 in Recalls. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Garmin Nuvi 785T

Remember the laptop battery recalls which came and went a couple years ago?  Yeah, me too.  It seems that an unknown number of Garmin satellite navigation units can spark a fire if their faulty batteries get too hot.  The affected units are available both as built-in navigation units sold with a car and through the aftermarket.

There’s a long list of recalled units after the jump, including specific recalls from Nissan and Suzuki.  As more manufacturers figure out specifics, we’ll be sure and keep you informed.

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Older Jeep Grand Cherokee under investigation for gas tank problem

Published on August 25, 2010 in Recalls. 8 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

1998 and 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

According to Automotive News, the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV is under an investigation for possible gas tank problems.  So far, the NHTSA has been notified of 13 deaths as the result of 10 crashes, while Business Week is reporting a total of 55 deaths.  The investigation is reportedly being asked for by the Center for Automotive Safety, a non-profit group founded by Ralph Nader.  Chrysler is cooperating with the NHTSA fully, and although “The existence of these post-crash fires does not, by itself, establish a defect … Further review and investigation into these incidents is needed.”

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Jeep announces 2011 Wrangler

Published on August 19, 2010 in Hot Car - Upcoming and Vehicle Redesign. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Just this week, in Toledo, Ohio, Jeep began building the 2011 version of its iconic Wrangler 4×4 SUV.  With a pretty much all-new interior, new exterior colors, and a more refined appearance all around, the new Wrangler should be even more popular with the off-road crowd, that is, if Jeep got it right.  Click past the jump for details and lots of pictures.

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Chrylser opens up online store, including Dodge, Jeep and Ram

Published on February 5, 2010 in Fun Stuff and Manufacturer Update. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Much in the same vein as The Ford Collection, Chrysler opened up their own online store yesterday, including separate sites for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.  In addition to t-shirts, mugs, you can buy a Chrysler-branded cigar humidor, Dodge Challenger die-cast model set, Jeep wine stopper and a Ram-branded Casio G-Shock watch.  There are plenty of branded items there to show off your love for your favorite Chrysler brand, but where is the “Fiat Collection” web site?

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee tackles the Rubicon

Published on February 4, 2010 in Hot Car - Upcoming and Vehicle Redesign. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

We haven’t seen many (er, any) new products from Chrysler in a while, but the Jeep Jamboree Facebook page has pictures of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee working its way through the famed Rubicon trail, presumably to get its “Trail Rated” badge.  Since it’s the top of the Jeep heap, the Grand Cherokee needs its Trail Rated status to be called a true Jeep.  It’s good to see the new Grand Cherokee able to get up, over and around some pretty nasty rocks, as well as seeing that it isn’t an on-road-only SUV like so many of its competitors.  Click past the jump for some more pictures of the 2011 Grand Cherokee in action.

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Recall: 2009-2010 Chrysler/Dodge/Jeeps being recalled over Brake failure?

Published on January 20, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

As if Chrysler doesn’t have enough trouble selling cars, it’s been revealed that they are recalling about 24,000 vehicles of the 2009 and 2010 model years.  It seems that a retaining clip can deform or come off completely, leading to complete brake failure, which is never a good thing.  If you’ve got one of the vehicles listed below, contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.  Continue reading for the model listing.

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