Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.7M trucks for air bag, weld troubles

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By TOM KRISHER

DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.7 million trucks to fix problems with air bags and welds in the steering system.

The biggest of three recalls announced Thursday covers 1.35 million Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks and 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs, mainly in North America. All are from the 2012 through 2014 model years.

Fiat Chrysler says a company investigation found that some trucks may have steering wheel electrical wires that can wear due to contact with a spring. That can cause a short circuit that could make the driver's side air bags inflate without a crash.

The company says it knows of two injuries caused by the problem but no crashes. It says an analysis of warranty data found that less than 1 percent of trucks repaired for the problem had air bags that inflated without a crash.

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FILE - In this June 24, 2012 file photo a Dodge RAM 1500 pickup truck is displayed in a lot at an auto dealership in Springfield, Ill. Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.7 million trucks to fix problems with air bags and welds in the steering system. The biggest of three recalls announced Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 covers 1.35 million Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks and 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs, mainly in North America. All are from the 2012 through 2014 model years. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

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[d_legendary1]

1. I was about to ask if Chrysler's Fiat made trucks

Glad the story was there to clear my head.

[jomin41]

2. I wonder if the defective welds were done by

a robot (probably) or a human.