Chrysler Recall Involves Nearly 350,000 Units; Recall Due To Faulty Ignition Key?

Chrysler recall to involve an estimate of 349,442 older-model vehicles. According to multiple reports, Chrysler has decided to push through with the recall in order to correct certain conditions that may cause ignition keys to end up being stuck or inadvertently move.

In a recent statement that the company made regarding the recent Chrysler recall, the internationally renowned automakers said that an investigation discovered that the ignition keys on certain 2008 models that were produced before May 12, 2008, may not fully return to its ON position after rotating it to the START position during engine start up. Instead, the button remains between the ON and START positions. If this, unfortunately, happens, then the windshield defroster and wiper function may be lost. The good news is that, at least, the air bag function is not affected by this discrepancy.

Another possibility that may occur is that the ignition key may not fully return to its ON position after rotating it to the START position. When this happens, it may inadvertently move through the ON position to either the OFF position or to the ACCESSORY position. If this happens, there may be a massive reduction in the vehicle's braking power, including a loss of engine power and power steering. Plus, its air bag release might also not function.

This Chrysler recall campaign is actually limited to 2008 Dodge Charger sedans, Jeep Commanders, Dodge Magnum station wagons, Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs, and Chrysler 300 sedans. All in all, the Chrysler recall covers an estimate of 292,224 units in the United States, 33,295 units outside the NAFTA region, 4,947 units in Mexico, and 18,976 units in Canada.

All of the customers affected by the Chrysler recall campaign will, of course, be notified on the dates that they may avail of the scheduled service, which will be provided to them at absolutely no costs. As a precautionary measure, customers are also advised to detach their ignition keys from key rings and other keys.