Chrysler Caves in to NHTSA on Jeep Recall

After initially refusing to recall 2.7 million Jeeps following a NTHSA warning about fire danger, Chrysler has reversed course. They are now asking that owners of 1993 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2002 to 2007 Jeep Libertys bring the vehicles in for inspection.

“As a result of the agreement, Chrysler Group will conduct a voluntary campaign with respect to the vehicles in question that, in addition to a visual inspection of the vehicle will, if necessary, provide an upgrade to the rear structure of the vehicle to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts.

Chrysler Group’s analysis of the data confirms that these vehicles are not defective and are among the safest in the peer group. Nonetheless, Chrysler Group recognizes that this matter has raised concerns for its customers and wants to take further steps, in coordination with NHTSA, to provide additional measures to supplement the safety of its vehicles.

Chrysler Group regards safety as a paramount concern and does not compromise on the safety of our customers and their families.”

Via Chrysler

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1943 Willys MB Returns Home to Toledo for 70th Birthday

This World War II era Willys was sent to support the US Army ini Sicily in 1943. Seven decades later, current owner Vittorio Argento, an Italian radio journalist, decided to bring the correctly restored Willys back to Toledo where it was born. Though the original Willys assembly plant is long gone, he was able to bring it to the Toledo Assembly Complex, where the current Jeep Wranglers is built. Video after the jump! Via Chrysler

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Chrysler Investing $20 Million in Toledo Machining Plant for Nine-Speed Transmission Production

The eight speed transmission did wonders for some of the big RWD Mopars in terms of gas mileage and performance. And a new nine speed is slated for cars like the Dart and the new Cherokee pictured below. Chrysler just announced that they are investing $20 million to increase capacity at the Toledo Machining Plant for the torque converter they are machining for the nine-speed transmission. Read the press release at Chrysler.com

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1967 Jeep J2000 Gladiator on eBay

This Jeep is being sold out of Abbotsford, British Columbia but apparently it spent most of its life in California with one owner and looks remarkably rust free. Power comes from the original 327 Vigilante mated to a 4 speed. Just 122,000 miles and original paint! What’s not to love? Auction is no reserve and bidding is up to $6,400 with a little over a day to go! Tons of pics after the jump but be sure to check out the auction on eBay!

Update: it sold for $10,000 after 62 bids! Not bad!

1967 Jeep J2000 Gladiator

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