BUSINESS BRIEF

Chrysler recalls 142,000
Grand Cherokees, Rams

10/1/2013

DETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC is recalling more than 142,000 pickups and SUVs worldwide because of software glitches that could affect instrument cluster lighting and braking systems.

Around 132,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and 10,800 Ram pickups from the 2014 model year are affected.

The company said it has not had any reports of accidents or injuries because of the problem. Chrysler will notify owners next month. Dealers will reprogram the vehicles’ software for free.