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Bad Breaks, err Brakes – 640,000+ Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs Recalled for Brake Failures. Again.

Posted on 19 October 2017 by Ken Zino

Affected vehicles – and the failure rate is a, gulp, non-skid-mark producing 41%, yes 415 – may have had incorrect dealer installation of a brake booster shield as part of recall P14 (NHTSA 14V-154). Continue reading →

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FCA Recalls 1.4 Million Cars, SUVs for Deadly Airbag Failures

Posted on 16 September 2016 by Ken Zino

FCA is aware of three fatalities and five injuries that may be related to this safety defect. NHTSA has been extremely critical of the FCA’s safety recall practices. Continue reading →

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Hack Attack! FCA Recalls 1.4m Vehicles Because Outsiders Can Take Control Remotely by Exploiting the Software

Posted on 24 July 2015 by Ken Zino

“The software manipulation addressed by this recall required unique and extensive technical knowledge, prolonged physical access to a subject vehicle and extended periods of time to write code.” Continue reading →

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