Multiple 2011MY Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Vehicles

A dozen vehicles from the three core Chrysler brands covering more than half of the company’s 2011 models are being recalled in the United States to fix a potential problem with the steering column.

The recall covers 11,351 vehicles and affects certain 2011 model year Dodge Journey crossovers, Jeep Wranglers, Chrysler 200s, Chrysler 200 Convertibles, Dodge Avengers, Dodge Nitros, Jeep Liberty SUVs, Dodge Calibers, Jeep Compass crossovers, Jeep Patriots, Dodge Grand Caravans and Chrysler Town & Country minivans.

The Detroit automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] that certain vehicles “may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet”, and that the defect could “compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash.”

Chrysler said it expects to begin the recall process before the end of June.

Teen Girl Rams Stolen Jeep Wrangler into a Church During Police Pursuit [with Video]

A police video camera has captured the pursuit of a speeding Jeep Wrangler that ended with the 4x4 plowing a Church in Socastee, South Carolina on Friday. The driver turned out to be a 15-year-old girl who had stolen the red-colored Wrangler. Despite the severity of the crash, the teenage girl managed to escape with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

As you can see in the police clip after the break, the young girl told officers that she “was trying to kill herself” because she “hates her life”. A sad story indeed, but then again, it could have easily ended much, much worse that it did….

Source: Youtube & Wmbf

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Project Kahn have released photos and details on their latest offering based on the Jeep Wrangler

The tuners over at Project Kahn have released photos and details on their latest offering based on the Jeep Wrangler. The restrained tuning programme is limited to a cosmetic touch up of the popular 4x4 model. On the outside, Project Kahn’s team added a set of new 20-inch RS alloy wheels wrapped around beefy 275/55 tires. Upon request, the Wrangler can be finished in either black or silver with matching alloy wheels.

The tuner then turns its attention on the interior which is said (Project Kahn did not release any pictures of the cabin) to benefit from a bespoke leather treatment with the company also offering further customization options. And well, that’s about it.

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Jeep Wrangler Ultimate with 392 HEMI

Nothing is official, but the Wrangler was reportedly outfitted with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 that produces 470 hp (350 kW / 477 PS) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. This, as you're probably aware, is the same engine that will be used in the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 which is slated to be unveiled at the New York Auto Show.

We're not getting our hopes up, but Jeep is no stranger to stuffing HEMIs into Wranglers. Back in 2007, the company dropped a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 into a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon to create the Wrangler Ultimate concept for the SEMA Motor Show.

Ferrari's F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.

Alonso and Massa Earn their Living Promoting 2011 Jeep Wrangler

We have to admit that we feel for Ferrari's F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. As if being forced to wear jokey caps, blouses and t-shirts full of ads, and drive around exclusively in Fiat Group products such as the Abarth 500 wasn't enough of a pain in the behind (a quick look at their bank statements should ease the pain though...), the dynamic duo is now being used to promote the Chrysler Group's offerings such as the Jeep Wrangler.

According to a press statement from the Italian automaker, this particular photo shoot is one of the many initiatives of the "Wrooom 2011 – F1 & MotoGP Press Ski Meeting", an event organized in Madonna di Campiglio (Trento) in which the Fiat Group is the official sponsor.

The Jeep Wrangler featured at the event is a facelifted 2011MY in Rubicon trim powered by a new 2.8-liter common-rail turbo diesel Euro 5 engine with DPF producing 200 HP at 3,600 rpm and 410 Nm of torque at 2,000-3,200 rpm on models with a six-speed manual gearbox and 460 Nm at 1,600-2,600 rpm when combined with a new five-speed automatic transmission.

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Marchionne: 2012 Jeep Wrangler to get Pentastar V6, Dodge working on a new compact car

In the announcement on Chrysler's third-quarter sales results, the company's CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that next year's 2012MY Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited will both get a new 3.6-liter V6 "Pentastar" engine. Mr. Marchionne also spoke of a new Dodge sedan as well, which is currently being developed on the underpinnings of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchback.
The Pentastar V6 first debuted on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and is gradually making its way on other models, including the 2011 Dodge Charger and Grand Caravan.
Now it's the Wrangler's turn, which received a significantly upgraded interior for the 2011 model year, but Jeep's modernizing efforts were somewhat overshadowed by the old 3.8-liter V6, capable of delivering 202 hp (151 kW).
The new engine will solve this problem, though output is not known yet. For the record, the the Pentastar V6 produces 283 hp (211 kW) and 305 hp (227 kW) on the aforementioned Dodge models.
During the sales call, Sergio Marchionne also spoke about Dodge's upcoming compact model that will be based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, confirming that it will be a sedan and not a hatchback like the 2011 Dodge Caliber.
The new platform is set to "govern all of Chrysler's C- and D-segment vehicles, both passenger cars and SUVs, for the foreseeable future", said Marchionne, meaning that next-generation midsize sedans and crossovers will use it.
The small Dodge will enter production in early 2012, at the Belvidere Assembly Plant, which is undergoing an extensive renovation process that is costing the Chrysler Group $600 million.
By Csaba Daradics

Source: Kicking Tires

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