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Defeating the Gremlin Theory by Louann Van Der Wiele September 19, 2008 10:28 AM Louann Van Der Wiele is Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Chrysler LLC. Few defect allegations against automakers have been more exhaustively investigated or more completely debunked than claims of sudden, unintended acceleration. Just this month (9/3/08), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) denied yet another petition to investigate reports of unintended acceleration, this time related to 2006 and 2007 Toyota Tacoma pickups. One quote from the ruling says it all: " ... we [NHTSA] have been unable to determine a throttle... Tags: Wrangler Unlimited , Wrangler , Grand Cherokee , Compass , Commander , Patriot , Liberty , Jeep brand Share Comments [5] Permalink
Under the Pentastar: Sept. 19, 2008 by Mike Ellis September 19, 2008 9:10 AM Stories for this week's "Under the Pentastar" include: Dodge Ram marketing launch, Ram put through tests, Jeep “Urban Ranger” ad, new lifetime warranties for certified pre-owned vehicles and Matchmaker for minority suppliers. Tags: Wrangler Unlimited , Wrangler , Advertising , Commander , Compass , Grand Cherokee , Jeep brand , Ram , Under the Pentastar Share Comments [0] Permalink

Defeating the Gremlin Theory

by Louann Van Der Wiele

September 19, 2008 10:28 AM

Louann Van Der Wiele is Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Chrysler LLC.

Few defect allegations against automakers have been more exhaustively investigated or more completely debunked than claims of sudden, unintended acceleration.

Just this month (9/3/08), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) denied yet another petition to investigate reports of unintended acceleration, this time related to 2006 and 2007 Toyota Tacoma pickups. One quote from the ruling says it all:

" ... we [NHTSA] have been unable to determine a throttle...

Tags: Wrangler Unlimited , Wrangler , Grand Cherokee , Compass , Commander , Patriot , Liberty , Jeep brand

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Under the Pentastar: Sept. 19, 2008

by Mike Ellis

September 19, 2008 9:10 AM

Stories for this week's "Under the Pentastar" include: Dodge Ram marketing launch, Ram put through tests, Jeep “Urban Ranger” ad, new lifetime warranties for certified pre-owned vehicles and Matchmaker for minority suppliers.