Fiat Chrysler, Volkswagen issue recalls for cars in Mexico


FE Team | Published: August 24, 2018 11:58:50 | Updated: August 25, 2018 14:01:35


The logo of German automaker Volkswagen seen in this Reuters file photo

Citing possible electronic problems, the Mexican unit of Fiat Chrysler issued a recall notice to the owners of more than 122,000 vehicles, Mexico’s consumer watchdog Profeco has said.

Profeco said in a statement the Fiat Chrysler recall is due to a possible computer programming problem with the vehicles’ powertrain control module and applies to 122,208 vehicles sold in Mexico under Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands, according to a Reuters report.

In the same statement on Thursday, Profeco said that Volkswagen’s Mexican unit had also issued a recall notice, for a small number of its 2018 Golf R vehicles already in circulation, citing a possible problem with seat head rests.

Both companies said they will provide free inspections of the affected vehicles.

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