Chrysler, Mazda Vehicles Under Investigation for Separate Issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened two separate investigations into older Chrysler and Mazda vehicles for different issues.
NHTSA is investigating 2006 model year Chrysler 300C, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Magnum vehicles equipped with the automaker’s 5.7-liter or 6.1-liter V8 HEMI engine. 192,067 vehicles in total may be affected as 54 complaints have been filed where those vehicles have stalled while driving after refueling. Of those 54 complaints, 48 of them reported multiple problems with their vehicles. More than 50 percent of those reports were filed in the last eight months.
As for Mazda, the 2009 Mazda6 is under investigation after complaints have been reported where the doors on the sedan fail to properly latch when closed. In one instance, a passenger door opened while the vehicle was in motion. The cause, according to some of the reports, are missing door latch mounting screws.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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