Jeep recalls 435,000 vehicles due to airbag software glitch

It's been tough times for Chrysler and Jeep. After a much publicized issue affecting the fuel tanks of  2.7 million Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee models that could be ruptured in severe rear-end collisions, which the company refused to recall, they have now owned up to a separate airbag software glitch that can delay airbag deployment on 254,000 2010-2012 model year Patriot and Compass vehicles.

Jeep is also recalling 180,000 Jeep Wranglers from model year 2012 and 2013 because of a fluid line leak that can damage the transmission system.

Chrysler said in an official statement it is not aware of any injuries or accidents associated with the recall issues. The begins in July.

Motoring: Meet Jeep's 2011 lineup at the Detroit Auto Show

Jeep has turned 70 years old and to celebrate this milestone has released its entire 2011 lineup at the Detroit Auto Show. New Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot and Wrangler models have been revealed complete with features and US pricing. Sadly missing, however, is the Jeep Commander which has been discontinued.

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