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Chrysler to recall about 6,00,000 Jeeps, minivans

June 07, 2010 08:39 pm | Updated 08:39 pm IST - DETROIT

A line up of 2009 Jeep Wranglers at the Chrysler North Assembly, Jeep plant in Toledo. File photo

Chrysler is recalling nearly 6,00,000 minivans and Jeep Wranglers because of brake or wiring problems that could create safety issues, the company and federal regulators said Monday.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website the automaker is recalling 2,88,968 Jeep Wranglers from the 2006 through 2010 model years due to a potential brake fluid leak.

It is also recalling 2,84,831 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans from the 2008 and 2009 model years because a wiring problem can cause a fire inside the sliding doors.

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Neither problem has caused any crashes or injuries, according to Chrysler Group LLC.

On the Jeeps, the front inner fender liners can rub against the brake fluid tubes and cause a leak. NHTSA says the leak could lead to a partial brake loss.

The minivans can have improperly placed wires that can come into contact with sliding door hinges. That could cut through the insulation and in rare cases cause a fire inside the door, Chrysler and NHTSA said.

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Chrysler will notify owners and dealers about the repairs, which will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to start later this month.

The Wranglers affected by the recall were made from May 15, 2006 through August 9, 2010, according to NHTSA. The minivans were made from February 2007 through September 2007.

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