Is there a class action lawsuit against Chrystler because of their cars’ theft design flaws?
Posted by James on March 16, 2011 · 4 Comments
Question by Steve J: Is there a class action lawsuit against Chrystler because of their cars’ theft design flaws?
My car has been stolen twice. They get in with a screw driver, break the PLASTIC steering column, and drive away using a stick. Every CHRYSTLER has this flaw. Even the new ‘300’s. they have done nothing to fix this problem. My friend works with troubled youth and he even over heard them talking about how they can drive away with a chrystler with only a stick. these kids aren’t even 16 yet. this is a serious design flaw that they still haven’t corrected.
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Answer by Perry F
Did Honda ever correct their flaws, like starting one up with a filed down Chrysler key, or the ease of pulling back on the frame less window, NO
What about the early GM column that can be broken apart and started w/ a screwdriver, NO
Sorry I think you can’t fault a manufacturer for not designing a car that cannot be stolen 100% of the time.
BTW I understand that even if you can get the steering wheel unlocked, if the transmitter is not active then the theft module will not allow the engine to stay running, so I think your off on this one.
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I think that the only class action lawsuit is for the Continental tires that had a severe premature wear issue. I am not aware of any other lawsuits. The tires class action lawsuit is long overdue, those tires caused alot of people to spend money. These tires were wearing out with 10,000 miles on vehicles. If you need futher information about any possible lawsuits try calling 1-800-992-1997
NO LAWSUIT THAT I KNOW OF. IN 1998 CHRYSLER STARTED USING A SENTRY KEY SYSTEM. ITS WHERE YOUR KEY HAS CHIP IN IT IF THEY DONT HAVE YOUR KEY IT WONT RUN FOR MORE THAN 3 SECONDS
the new chrysler are equiped with a sentry key system which doesn’t allow any thing to start the vehicle except for the cars programmed key
Sorry to hear that.
I work at the dealership and have never herd of this.