Chrysler recalls 469,000 SUVs worldwide over gearshift issue

Gerald · 05-11-13, 11:10 AM

Luckily I do not own a Chrysler.

Quote:

(Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC is recalling about 469,000 SUVs worldwide to update software after some vehicles' circuit boards were found to be transmitting signals that trigger inadvertent gearshifts to neutral, the No. 3 U.S. automaker said Saturday.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...94A0AK20130511

Note: Sat May 11, 2013 11:31am EDT

MH · 05-11-13, 11:21 AM

One of those things that happen from time to time to every major car maker.

Spoon 11th · 05-11-13, 11:22 AM

Why the recall for just a software update. I can update my TV firmware with USB flash drive, why not my car?

Gerald · 05-11-13, 11:48 AM

I guess the problem is a bit more technically focused to just do a software update.

05-11-13, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

Luckily I do not own a Chrysler.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...94A0AK20130511

Note: Sat May 11, 2013 11:31am EDT

And that is why I do not like the fact that cars turn more and more into computers who take over control...

Gerald · 05-11-13, 01:09 PM

^Good computer skills needed in today's car world

MH · 05-11-13, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

And that is why I do not like the fact that cars turn more and more into computers who take over control...

It is occasional software glitches or smelly inefficient engines which break down all the time.
Looking back at average cars of 70s or 80s there is nothing much we are missing here.

Platapus · 05-11-13, 02:04 PM

Sounds like Chrysler is doing what needs to be done.

Catfish · 05-11-13, 02:28 PM

I'd better not know the gloating if it would have been Toyota ..

MH · 05-11-13, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

I'd better not know the gloating if it would have been Toyota ..

...or BMW.

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05-11-13, 11:21 AM	#2
MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	One of those things that happen from time to time to every major car maker.

05-11-13, 11:22 AM	#3
Spoon 11th Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Finland Posts: 689 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Why the recall for just a software update. I can update my TV firmware with USB flash drive, why not my car?

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,803 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I'd better not know the gloating if it would have been Toyota ..