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DaimlerChrysler recalls 283,000 Ram pickups for transmission
By Rip Watson / Bloomberg News
WASHINGTON -- DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit, the third-biggest U. S. automaker, said it will recall 283,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks that may roll away if the gear shift isn't fully placed in the "park" position.
The automaker in December will notify owners of 2003-2005 models equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions, and will fix the vehicles by installing an alarm. Chrysler advised owners to always remove the key and insure that the vehicle is in "park".
The recall was disclosed Oct. 7 in an e-mailed statement. That same day, Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Chrysler said it would recall 300,000 other vehicles, including 2005 Dodge Magnum wagons and 300 model sedans, to fix gearing in the automatic transmission.
Automakers typically pay for recalls with reserves set aside for that purpose and don't charge consumers for the repairs.
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By Rip Watson / Bloomberg News
WASHINGTON -- DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit, the third-biggest U. S. automaker, said it will recall 283,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks that may roll away if the gear shift isn't fully placed in the "park" position.
The automaker in December will notify owners of 2003-2005 models equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions, and will fix the vehicles by installing an alarm. Chrysler advised owners to always remove the key and insure that the vehicle is in "park".
The recall was disclosed Oct. 7 in an e-mailed statement. That same day, Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Chrysler said it would recall 300,000 other vehicles, including 2005 Dodge Magnum wagons and 300 model sedans, to fix gearing in the automatic transmission.
Automakers typically pay for recalls with reserves set aside for that purpose and don't charge consumers for the repairs.
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