DaimlerChrysler recalls 1,443 sedans in China
German luxury car maker DaimlerChrysler A.G. is recalling 1,443 Chrysler 300C sedans made in China between March 21 and May 29, to fix defective transmission cooling systems, states the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said on its Web site.
It added that the Imported Chrysler 300C cars were not affected, and that accidents or personal injuries had not been mentioned linked to the defect. SHANGHAI (Reuters)
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Chrysler 300C is a sport sedan which was first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show as a concept car and first introduced in the spring of 2004 as an early 2005 model. The current 300 was designed by Ralph Gilles.
The new 300 was built to bring a high performance, sporty sedan to compete with the likes of the BMW 5-Series, the Cadillac CTS, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The 300C shares these cars' front engine, rear wheel drive layout and offers comparable luxury at a lower price. The 300 is also sold in Europe as both a sedan and a station wagon. The station wagon, sold in Europe as the 300 Touring (not to be confused with the US sedan's "Touring" option package), shares its body pieces of the c-pillar with the Dodge Magnum. The 300 Touring differs from the Magnum in that its exterior stying and interior fitment are that of the 300/300C instead of the less-luxurious Magnum.
The new 300 is offered in five versions: the basic entry level 300, the "Touring" version, a more luxurious "Limited" model, the top-of the line 300C, and the performance-oriented SRT-8 more...
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