Chrysler Recalling 630,000 Vehicles Worldwide

Two days after it publicly defied a request to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps with potential fuel tank issues, Chrysler Group announced on June 6 it is recalling 630,000 Jeeps for two separate issues. The Auburn Hills, MI-based maker is recalling more than 409,000 Jeep Patriot and Compass small SUVs around the world from the 2010 and 2012 model years to fix airbag and seat-belt problems.

The maker is also recalling 221,000 Jeep Wranglers worldwide from 2012 and 2013 to fix transmission fluid leaks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

A software error may cause deployment of the side airbags and seat-belt tightening mechanisms in rollover crashes to be delayed. Dealers will perform the software fixes free of charge starting in July. According to Chrysler, a power steering fluid line can wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line in Wranglers with 3.6-liter V-6 engines. The SUVs may leak fluid, which could damage automatic transmissions. Dealers will inspect the lines for free and replace them or install a protective sleeve beginning in July.

No crashes or injuries have been reported in either case. The Compass and Patriot recall includes 254,400 vehicles in the U.S., 45,400 in Canada and another 109,400 outside North America, according to Chrysler. The Wrangler recall includes 181,000 vehicles in the U.S. as well as 18,400 in Canada, 3,300 in Mexico, and another 18,400 outside North America.

Customers with questions can call Chrysler at (800) 853-1403.

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