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NHTSA Will Review Claims of Chrysler Electronic Flaws
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will investigate claims that a flawed electronic control unit is causing a wide range of electrical malfunctions in 4.9 million Chrysler trucks, vans and SUVs.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will investigate claims that a flawed electronic control unit is causing a wide range of electrical malfunctions in 4.9 million Chrysler trucks, vans and SUVs.
A petition from the Center for Auto Safety cites unspecified defects in the "totally integrated power module" installed in 2007-2014 vehicles.
The center blames the TIPM for 70 owner complaints of engine stalling, airbag glitches, fuel pump problems, a fire and random activity of the vehicle's exterior lighting, door locks, horn, instrument panel and windshield wipers.
Last week Chrysler announced a global recall of nearly 231,000 of its 2011 model Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs to replace a flawed fuel pump relay within the TIPM.
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