Fiat Chrysler buying back defective vehicles in US

Washington

FIAT Chrysler Automobiles is buying back some defective vehicles, giving US$1,000 credits and handing out US$100 gift cards to get more owners to come in for repairs after US regulators said the company delayed previous safety efforts.

In unveiling details of previously announced recalls, the company said Chrysler, Dodge and Ram owners can opt to have the company repurchase their vehicle, according to a statement on Monday. Those recalls cover the 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango, as well as certain models of Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 pickups from the 2008 through 2012 model years.