Yeah so I guess Toyotas aren't the only ones with sticky gas pedals

Homeslice · 06-04-2010, 08:15 PM

Calibers = crap, 2nd-worst car I've ever rented (a Sunfire was the worst)

By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 34 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Chrysler is recalling nearly 35,000 Dodge Calibers in the United States and around the world to fix a potential problem with sticky gas pedals, the same issue that has affected millions of Toyotas.

Chrysler Group LLC said it will recall about 25,000 Calibers in the U.S. from the 2007 model year and a limited number of 2007 Jeep Compass SUVs to inspect vehicles built between March and May of 2006. The remaining vehicles are in Mexico, Canada and elsewhere.

The pedals were made by CTS Corp., the Elkhart, Ind., company that manufactured pedals involved in the recall of more than 2 million Toyotas earlier this year. Chrysler told NHTSA the pedals were "a completely different design" and made "with different tooling" than the pedals involved in Toyota's recall.

NHTSA opened an investigation into the Chrysler pedals in April. The auto company noted that the small SUVs have "smart brake" technology allowing the brake to override the gas pedal and safely bring the vehicle to a stop. Chrysler said it did not consider the problem a safety defect but decided to conduct a safety recall anyway.

The automaker said it was unaware of any reports of accidents, injuries or property damage related to the pedals. In documents filed with NHTSA, Chrysler estimated that 30 percent of the vehicles covered by the recall may need to have the pedal assembly replaced.

Chrysler dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles and replace affected pedals with a new pedal unit at no charge to customers.

101lifts2 · 06-04-2010, 09:09 PM

Me and my Toyota...me and my Toyota

Rangerscott · 06-05-2010, 12:51 AM

I almost got ran over by a dumb bitch driving a caliber. Fuck em.

racedoll · 06-05-2010, 08:35 AM

I'm SOOOOO glad I didn't buy a caliber.

Particle Man · 06-05-2010, 09:45 AM

They're butt ugly anyhow.

sherri_chickie · 06-06-2010, 01:53 PM

oh oh,, I have a 2007 Jeep Compass....I really like it and it was the only half affordable 4X4 small suv. winter here sucks crap!

Papa_Complex · 06-08-2010, 03:37 PM

Seems like GM has flame-throwing window washers too.

Rider · 06-08-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Seems like GM has flame-throwing window washers too.

I just called the dealer on that about my Acadia. The service guy was unaware of any recall. He asked where I heard about the recall and I told him GM.com. He said he couldn't find a recall in the system for 2007 Acadia's. Dumb ass.

Hydrant · 06-09-2010, 02:56 PM

I think it is only if you have a windshield washer fluid heater.

Rider · 06-09-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrant

I think it is only if you have a windshield washer fluid heater.

I do.

06-04-2010, 08:15 PM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Yeah so I guess Toyotas aren't the only ones with sticky gas pedals Calibers = crap, 2nd-worst car I've ever rented (a Sunfire was the worst) By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 34 mins ago WASHINGTON – Chrysler is recalling nearly 35,000 Dodge Calibers in the United States and around the world to fix a potential problem with sticky gas pedals, the same issue that has affected millions of Toyotas. Chrysler Group LLC said it will recall about 25,000 Calibers in the U.S. from the 2007 model year and a limited number of 2007 Jeep Compass SUVs to inspect vehicles built between March and May of 2006. The remaining vehicles are in Mexico, Canada and elsewhere. The pedals were made by CTS Corp., the Elkhart, Ind., company that manufactured pedals involved in the recall of more than 2 million Toyotas earlier this year. Chrysler told NHTSA the pedals were "a completely different design" and made "with different tooling" than the pedals involved in Toyota's recall. NHTSA opened an investigation into the Chrysler pedals in April. The auto company noted that the small SUVs have "smart brake" technology allowing the brake to override the gas pedal and safely bring the vehicle to a stop. Chrysler said it did not consider the problem a safety defect but decided to conduct a safety recall anyway. The automaker said it was unaware of any reports of accidents, injuries or property damage related to the pedals. In documents filed with NHTSA, Chrysler estimated that 30 percent of the vehicles covered by the recall may need to have the pedal assembly replaced. Chrysler dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles and replace affected pedals with a new pedal unit at no charge to customers.

06-04-2010, 09:09 PM	#2
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Me and my Toyota...me and my Toyota __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

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Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Seems like GM has flame-throwing window washers too. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I almost got ran over by a dumb bitch driving a caliber. Fuck em.

06-05-2010, 08:35 AM	#4
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I'm SOOOOO glad I didn't buy a caliber.

06-05-2010, 09:45 AM	#5
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	They're butt ugly anyhow.

06-06-2010, 01:53 PM	#6
sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	oh oh,, I have a 2007 Jeep Compass....I really like it and it was the only half affordable 4X4 small suv. winter here sucks crap!

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Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	I think it is only if you have a windshield washer fluid heater.