Dodge recalls 65,000 Journey CUVs and 56,000 Ram 1500 pickups in separate actions

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Chrysler has announced that it's recalling over 121,000 vehicles in two separate actions. A total of 56,611 2011 Ram 1500 pickup trucks are headed back to dealers over concerns that a bearing in the rear axle may fail. While the problem may present itself in the form of a growl or grinding noise, if left unchecked, the axle may seize up, potentially causing a crash. The vehicles in question were manufactured between September 2009 and December 2010.



Additionally, the carmaker is also recalling 65,180 Dodge Journey crossovers from the 2009 model year due to faulty wiring. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, wiring in the vehicle's front door may fatigue and break over time. As this could interrupt the side-impact airbag circuit, owners may encounter an ABS warning light on the dash. In the event of an accident, the side-impact air bags may not deploy properly. This marks the second large recall on the 2011 Ram in less than a month.



Both recalls are expected to begin in February and Chrysler will repair the axles in Ram 1500 models and replace the both front door wiring harnesses in Dodge Journey models free of charge as necessary. Hit the jump to see both recall notices.

Gallery: Review: 2009 Dodge Journey R/T

Gallery: 2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn

Journey photos copyright (C)2008 Chris Shunk / AOL



[Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]

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