Fiat Chrysler Recalls Vehicles Over Fuel Leaks, Windshield Wipers

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DETROIT (CBSMiami/AP) — Fuel leaks and a problem with windshield wiper pumps have prompted Fiat Chrysler to recall nearly 89,000 cars and SUVs.

The most serious recall covers nearly 35,000 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs worldwide. All are from the 2016 model year and have 3.6-liter V6 engines. A fuel tube may have been damaged in manufacturing, and that could cause a gas leak and fire.

Fiat Chrysler says an employee found a leak in one vehicle and no fires have been reported. Dealers will replace fuel injector rails and lower intake manifolds if needed. The company estimates that only 30 vehicles may have leaks, but the recall is needed to find them.

Owners will be notified by mail starting December 19th. In the meantime, Fiat Chrysler says owners should be alert for fuel leaks and contact dealers if they spot one.

The other recall covers more than 54,000 Dodge Dart compacts from the 2016 model year in North America. Electrical voltage spikes caused by a windshield washer pump can cause short circuits. That can cause the wipers to fail.

That recall also is expected to begin on December 19th.

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