Mexican Media Brands
FCA Recalls 107,900 Diesel Pickups for Fire Risk
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is calling back 107,900 of its diesel-powered Ram 1500 fullsize pickup trucks in the U.S. that could develop coolant leaks and catch fire.
#regulations
Share
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is calling back 107,900 of its diesel-powered Ram 1500 fullsize pickup trucks in the U.S. that could develop coolant leaks and catch fire.
The callback involves 2014-2019 model diesels. The campaign does not involve 2020 model 1500s or models with gasoline engines.
FCA says affected diesels are fitted with an exhaust gas recirculation cooler that can develop tiny cracks and spray coolant into the engine compartment. The company reports a small number of resulting fires, along with four minor injuries related to the problem.
The company hasn’t indicated when the recall will begin. In the interim, it advises diesel owners to monitor the coolant levels of their trucks and contact a dealer if levels keep dropping.
RELATED CONTENT
-
BMW Granted License to Test Self-Driving Cars in Shanghai
BMW AG has become the first foreign carmaker to win permission to test autonomous vehicles on public roads in China, according to the Shanghai Daily.
-
Tesla Maxes Out on Tax Credit as U.S. Sales Reach 200,000
Tesla Inc. says it will deliver its 200,000th electric vehicle in the U.S. this month, thereby triggering a phase-out of the $7,500 federal tax credit its vehicles have enjoyed.
-
Rage Against the Machine
There have been more than 20 reported attacks against Waymo’s self-driving fleet in Chandler, Ariz., since the company began testing the technology on public roads there two years ago.
