Safety Alerts - Chrysler Recalls

Chrysler Has Recalled 2.7 million Vehicles
(SafetyAlerts) - Reportedly, Chrysler announced a recall on 2.7 million older models because of a floor mounted shifter. The car maker says the defect can set vehicles in motion without a key in the ignition.

All the makes are from the mid to late 90's, like the Cirrus, the Concorde and the LHS. This comes just a day after General Motors recalled more than 800,000 vehicles.

Here's a complete list of Chrysler's recalls.

1995-1999
-Chrysler Cirrus
-Dodge Stratus
-Plymouth Breeze

1996-1999
-Sebring Convertible

1993-1999
-Chrysler 300-M
-Concorde
-LHS
-Dodge Intrepid
-Eagle Vision.

Important Note Regarding Auto Recalls
Frequently SafetyAlerts will list auto recalls before
your dealer will know about them. If you have a vehicle
affected by one of these posted recalls be sure and
write down the NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number.
If your dealer doesn't know about the recall when you
check, ask them how they are notified of recalls and
when the next update is due.

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Safetly Alerts - GM Recalls

GM Has Recalled Vehicles
(SafetyAlerts) - Reportedly, General Motors Corp. is recalling more than 800,000 cars because of a power-steering defect that has led to at least eight injuries.

About 750,000 cars in the United States and about 55,000 in Canada are involved. All were made between Jan. 1, 1996, and Oct. 31, 1997, GM said Monday.

The models are the 1996 Buick Regal, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1997-98 Oldsmobile Cutlass, Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Malibu and 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue cars. Also, some 1996 Pontiac Grand Prixes and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supremes, and 1997-98 Buick Regals are being recalled.

Drivers have experienced intermittent losses of power steering when making left turns, especially at low speeds, GM said. The drivers experienced higher resistance when turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right that could pull the car in that direction, the company was reported to have said.

General Motors will begin instructing car owners next month to bring the affected vehicles to dealers for repairs.

Important Note Regarding Auto Recalls
Frequently SafetyAlerts will list auto recalls before
your dealer will know about them. If you have a vehicle
affected by one of these posted recalls be sure and
write down the NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number.
If your dealer doesn't know about the recall when you
check, ask them how they are notified of recalls and
when the next update is due.