that this is nhtsa's tentative view that there is a defect and that nhtsa's recommendation to recall these vehicles is not a formal finding or a conclusion. >> that was lesli foster reporting. in a statement nhtsa says the driving public should know that the agency is actively investigating that chrysler initiate a safety recall and notify all affected owners of the defect. nhtsa hopes chrysler will reconsider its position and take action to protect its customers and the driving public. if chrysler does not agree to the recall, the government would have to get a court order to force it to do so. >>> 4:52. did you know you have 400 national parks to choose from when you plan your summer vacations this year? coming up at 5:49, we'll tell you why your choices for food at those parks is about to get a lot healthier. >>> 4:53. time for today's question of the morning. according to a recent study, where did a third of recently married couples meet their spouses? >> the choices are a, work, b, online, or c at a bar or nightclub. what do you think? put your guess on our facebook fan page. we

now, nhtsa sent a letter requesting a recall of 2.7 million vehicles.ere there were fatal accidents involving rear-impact crashes, 51 incidents were cited by nhtsa. now, what's interesting here is the nhtsa recall request does not recommend a remedy. the issue here is the placement of the fuel tank behind the rear axle. what's unclear is whether they want chrysler to sell people to stop driving these vehicles, move the fuel tank? is there some other remedy that's possibly? chrysler has responded with ceo sergio marchionne sending out a response saying they dispute the request, they will not comply. the company stands behind the quality of its vehicles. chrysler has until june 18th to have a formal response to the recall request from nhtsa. after that, they will likely continue in some form of a dialogue back and forth to see if there's a way to come to a solution on this issue. if they cannot come to a solution. if nhtsa moves forward with an analysis and said you have to recall this, it will likely wind up in a public hearing with the department of jus

tomorrow is the deadline for chrysler to lay out its case again to nhtsa about why these vehicles should not be on the road and one womannous a crusade to try to get them -- woman is on a crusade to try to get them to change their minds. after a few final touches. >> this is the petition to the department of transportation to ask for the recall. >> reporter: crash surviver janelle embry is taking her one woman movement to try to get some answers about her mother's jeep grand cherokee, one of the 92 million cherokees and liberty models nhtsa wants chrysler to recall. >> my name is janelle embry. >> can i speak to you inside? >> reporter: janelle met with this service provider at parrish chrysler jeep dodge. he was willing to talk to janelle but not to us. during their closed door meeting. >> chrysler is standing firm they will not do the recall. >> i just know when i get a recall, i go. any questions about the recalls you need to address to this gentleman here, okay? i'm not going to answer any questions about any recalls. >> i'm just finding out what jeep owners can do if chrysler is not

the next move is with nhtsa now, this federal agency.it could, anderson, hold public hearings, make the findings public and actually label these particular vehicles as defective, a somewhat damning label for chrysler. i don't know what chrysler is doing, quite frankly. when this has been tried in the past, the car companies, anderson, never win. >> but what about -- i mean, there's 2.7 million people driving these grand cherokees and jeep liberties right now. what are they supposed to do? >> that i don't know. i'm glad i don't have one. you can either believe the government that says your vehicle is in danger of potentially fatal fires if struck from behind and then decide to keep driving that or not driving that, or you could believe chrysler, which is telling you, hey, nothing to worry about here. it's a very odd situation. and we don't have any resolution for the people who are driving these. >> it's incredible. drew, we'll continue to follow this one. thanks very much. for more on the story, go to cnn.com. >>> just ahead right now, t

nhtsa tells chrysler, the grand cherokee and liberty are poor performers.sa says the chrysler vehicles are twice as likely to burst into flames when compared to other vehicles in their same peer group. the problem, according to the government, is the integrity of the fuel tank system, which when hit from behind, rupture, leak and lead to an eruption in flames. clarence ditlow with the center for safety has repeatedly reported to chrysler on horrific accidents, where especially small children in the back seats of these vehicles are vulnerable. >> we have never seen a fire defect like this where children in child seats are being burned to death because the parents can't get them out of the vehicle fast enough after the rear impact that causes the fire. i mean, it's a horrible death. and if for no other reason alone, chrysler should do a recall to save the kids. >> reporter: chrysler's response to the recall request? in a word, no. in a rare move, the car company is basically denying all the research that has been done by the federal safety experts, releasing

chrysler said in a statement yesterday the company does not agree with the nhtsa 's conclusions and doesd to recall the vehicles. the subject vehicles are safe and not defective. chrysler maintains the design is commonly accepted and used in many other vehicles. as for the findings, the company says they're based on high speed, high energy accidents in which a different design would have made no difference in that is the first time since 1996 that an automaker has refused a recall request. in that case again chrysler which was an independent u.s. company at the time won a federal court decision over the nhtsa request to recover the seat belt systems on 91,000 cars. this time around the company now called by fiat says it stil plans to work with agency to resolve the dispute and nhtsa says it hopes chrysler will reconsider its position and take action to protect its customers and the driving public. >>> and still ahead, the government might be using some truth serum on james holmes. has this ever been done before and does it work? we'll have the answers next. >>> and is this for real? domi

if nhtsa could force them to do it because it was unsafe they would force them. i have no problem at all with the company saying, look what you're showing us is wrong. i mean the damage already beg done to chrysler right now. all of this news coming out is going to hurt them in the long run. maybe it would be better for them on a pr side to recall the vehicles but at the end of the day, if they built the vehicles correctly, another thing to point out that most of the crashes that they talk about, the amount of force in them was so severe, no car would have survived any of those accidents. melissa: yeah, but what they're trying to say, pa, maybe you can address it, they're trying to say the gas tank is positioned in the way in the back when there is a rear end collision it is more likely to explode. i would imagine at chrysler they sat down did the math. the company,is is what they're supped to do. they have shareholders. they're supposed to sit there and dot malth, judge what it would cost for us to do this recall versus what is it going to cost if we get sued la

standard does not require nhtsa to ignore deadly problems.nt saying, we believe that nhtsa's initial conclusions are based on an incomplete analysis of the underlying data. and we are committed to continue working with the agency to resolve this disagreement. but it's the data that's scaring some consumer advocates. the center for auto safety says its data shows the risk of fire for a grand cherokee in the model years in question is more than 20 times greater than the risk in a comparable ford explorer. >> chrysler contends that their gas tanks on these vehicles were built according to government safety standards available at this time and basically that there is no problem. that the number of people who've died in rear end collisions is far lower than safety organizations are alleging. and that at any rate it's less than the industry average for that type of vehicle built at that time. >> reporter: recalls aren't unusual. but thi is the first time since 1996 that an automaker has challenged a recall demand from the nhtsa. that case also invo

what we know now is that chrysler and nhtsa have been looking at this, talking, negotiating since 2010es delving into it. now this happened. what happens next is that they will formally submit a response. then a public hearing. then this can go all the way to federal court. as we know from my source, chrysler's going to take it here. but here's the risk, one former nhtsa agent said to us, then could you have victims' families testifying. that does not look good for chrysler, whether they're in the right or wrong, whatever is decided. you have that. and you also have the fact that you got about 2.7 million cars, these cars on the road right now. there's a lot of questions that are coming up. but i think it's a very, very fascinating move and it's one that i wasn't that surprised to see out of this ceo who took over this company and led this stunning turn around and it's very bold and going to be fascinating to watch. >> takes an italian to tell the u.s. government to go to heck. thanks very much. poppy harlow, amazing story. >>> still "outfront" amazing story of the little american girl

quickly then, if we're talking 2.7 million jeeps, what is kn s nhtsa's advice?best advice, call your chrysler vehicle. i think we put up a full screen of the vehicles involved, 1993 to 2002 vehicles of i'm not sure which model that was. go ahead and bring your vehicles in. >> here we go. >> have them inspected. so have them inspected. if chrysler does see that there's a problem there, they are saying that they are voluntarily changing out what needs to be changed out and fix the problem, brooke. >> alison kosik, thank you very much. if we blew through that and you didn't catch the models, go to cnn.com and we'll have all of that for you there. >>> now to all of you pregnant women. listen up. where you live may determine if your child has autism. researchers say they now have some pretty good evidence that air pollution and developmental problems such as autism are linked. senior medical correspondent elizabeth cohen joining me. wow, pollution. >> yes. the causes of autism, it's been such a mystery. >> yeah. >> who would have thought pollution, right? but this st

it looks like we're going into a period where nhtsa and chrysler will have to perhaps have a meeting see what can happen next, because you're talking about 2.7 million vehicles, a little unclear what chrysler would have to do if there was an actual recall that took place itches it is highly unusual. i don't remember a car company disputing a recall before, phil. thank you very much. >> not one involvement the placement of the fuel tank. this is highly unusual. >> phil, thank you for ink abouting us that. i know it's a story you'll follow for us throughout the day. >> we're following where the dow is going. it's going down. we did touch down 100 points just a few moments ago, and we've had a little technical damage in the market as well, breaking through that support level that everybody was watching very closely. we'll see whether or not the selling accelerates or not when we come back. meantime, actor and comedian steve martin is looking to cash in. he's selling his huge villa in the caribbean for more than $11 million. he's using twitter to do it. we've tell you about shall savvy r

we believe nhtsa's initial conclusions are based on an incomplete analysis of the underlying data andee are committed to continuing work kgt agency to resolve this disagreement. caught in the middle, jeep owners. many of you. rick newman, good to see you. so, car companies and the government usually, you know, quietly negotiate the recalls, then they announce it, we announce it to the public, but nobody has refused to issue recalls since 1996, why is chrysler doing this? >> chrysler thinks they're right. they have mustered their own safety sa fi safety statistics to rebut what the government has said. they said they identified at least 24 other models that had a worse safety record going by the same parameter than the jeeps in question and they're pointing out none of these cars have been recalled. our cars are actually -- these jeeps are actually safer than the other ones and, in fact, they exceed the government safety standards. so they're saying, look, you guys, the government issued standards, we met the standards and in fact exceeded them. there is no reason for a recall here. >>

but on the other hand you've got a situation where the company is saying, look, nhtsa doesn't have thet. we found several other vehicles that were much more prone to have fires in these kinds of accidents than our vehicles were. our vehicles appear to be much safer than some of the other vehicles out there. your data is wrong. we think there's a problem with way that you're looking at this and we want not, we don't want to -- adam: right. people, for the people watching we're talk about fires in vehicles allegedly caused by ruptured fuel tanks which has to do with the placement, this is where i got a little confused. i read in one article has to do with placement of the engine in the vehicles which are the -- >> no. adam: not placement of the engine and ruptured fuel taping and its placement. >> behind the rear axle. adam: there have been 51 people, 51 deaths. issue whether this is a problem with design and placement of the fuel tank or if something else is going on, if chrysler does say yes, we'll issue the recall, don't they open themselves up to billions of dollars of civil litigati

fwhut is the first time since 1996 that an automaker has challenged a recall demand from the nhtsa.o involved chrysler and the company prevailed in a two-year federal court battle. athena jones, cnn, washington. >> i'm just looking at the value of the bailout from the american government to chrysler when it went into bankruptcy in 2009. the u.s. government gave it billions of dollars. it's interesting on the other end you got now chrysler telling the government, no. >> yeah, thanks for your money but, no, we're not going to take your suggestions for the recall. that's nice. good investment. >>> a baseball bombshell. the commissioner ready to suspend 0 players for doping. 20 players. we're live with the latest. been all fun and games here at the hutchison household. but one dark stormy evening... there were two things i could tell: she needed a good meal and a good family. so we gave her what our other cats love, purina cat chow complete. it's the best because it has something for all of our cats! and after a couple of weeks she was healthy, happy, and definitely part of the family.

their statement goes on to say quote we believe nhtsa's initial conclusions are inconclusive and we continuework with the agency to resolve this disagreement. >> donald trump struck a deal develop a luxury hotel. plans for the hotel which will be called trump international hotel include 260 guest rooms, restaurants a spa and conference facilities. the hotel is scheduled to open in 2016. >> the former american idol judge that wants to return to the show. >> michael jackson's daughter paris rushed to the hospital reportedly after a suicide attempt. >> another day another car recall. this time it is toyota. the japanese automaker calling 87,000 prius and lexus models from the year 2010. the problem cracks in the braking system could cause a loss of pressure. >> and it looks like jobs are not roaring back. the company tracking private sector jobs reporting fewer than being created than last month. not the best sign for the government's key employment report due out friday. >> market slide. the dow closing below 15,000 for the first time in a month. >> the government speeding up efforts get out o

the company does not agree with nhtsa's conclusions and does not intend to recall the vehicles citedhe investigation. the subject vehicles are safe and not defective. the financial implications are huge with estimates ranging around $500 million to make the necessary repairs. martha? martha: what happens next, laura? >> reporter: if chrysler doesn't budge issuing a recall the nhtsa next step will formally declare a defect in the jeep's in question. the 1993-2004 grand cherokees and 2002 through 2007 jeep liberty is. if that doesn't push chrysler into action the agency could ask the department of justice to sue the automaker on its behalf. one we'll continue to watch. martha: if you have one of those you want to pay close attention. bill: love the jeeps. welcome back. your son is beautiful, right? >> reporter: thank you. jackson. thank you. martha: we love jackson. bill: susan rice now being elevated to a top national security position. reaction from senator rand paul. what he thinks of the face of the benghazi scandal, taking a sensitive position in the west wing. more on his harsh w

the nhtsa says it's gotten complaints of air bags deploying for no reason in 2003 and 2004 honda odd. the vehicles are not being rauled yet. cry sler, toyota and general motors all rauled vehicles involving the same air bag system made by a japanese supplier. >>> stocks were mixed today. the dow was down nine points. nasdaq gained foir. s & p 500 was down less than a point. >>> in news of the world tonight, monsoon rains are claimed for the collapse of apartment buildings that killed at least two people. rescuers say it's not known how many people are still trapped inside the rubble but the heavy rain is making it difficult to get to those. the. >>> in afghanistan a four-hour fight ended with the death of the seven attackers. police say the militants tried to attack nato's head carters at the airport. two attackers blew themselves up. the other five were killed by security forces. the interior minister also says this proves the security forces there are ready to take over when u.s. troops leave that country by the end of next year. >>> and in the philippines an hero dog was welcomed

the nhtsa says it's gotten complaints of air bags deploying for no reason in 2003 and 2004 honda odd see mini vans. the vehicles are not being rauled yet. cry sler, toyota and general motors all rauled vehicles involving the same air bag system made by a japanese supplier. >>> stocks were mixed today. the dow was down nine points. nasdaq gained foir. s & p 500 was down less than a point. >>> in news of the world tonight, monsoon rains are claimed for the collapse of apartment buildings that killed at least two people. rescuers say it's not known how many people are still trapped inside the rubble but the heavy rain is making it difficult to get to those. the. >>> in afghanistan a four-hour fight ended with the death of the seven attackers. police say the militants tried to attack nato's head carters at the airport. two attackers blew themselves up. the other five were killed by security forces. the interior minister also says this proves the security forces there are ready to take over when u.s. troops leave that country by the end of next year. >>> and in the philippines an hero dog

chrysler has until june 18 to respond to nhtsa's request. >>> toyota is also issuing a recall on 242,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide including certain priuses and lexus hybrids built between march and october of 2009. toyota has received several complaints about braking problems. but no crashes. concerned drivers should contact the nearest dealer with questions. >>> apple expects to add a lot of jobs in the silicon valley and its proposed campus, too, in cupertino. the company says 7400 jobs could be created at the campus. apple says it would pay $13 million a year in taxes for the city. that would be nearly $4 million more than it paid last year. >>> we're finally getting a look at a monster wedding in big sur. the former facebook president got married on saturday in the woods. this is what the area looked like before. and the next picture shows part of the set he had built complete with waterfalls and fake ruins. the problem is it's in a protected area without proper permits. and we're learning his additions have threatened local wildlife there and also the soil. parker has agreed to pay

. >> chrysler has until june 18 to respond to the nhtsa's request. >>> meanwhile toyota is also issuing a recall ton 242,000 vehicles worldwide including certain prius and lexus hybrids that were built between the times of march and october of 2009. toyota has received several complaints about braking problems but no crashes. concerned drivers should contact their nearest toyota dealer if you have any questions. >>> a michigan family is gearing up for a rather unique legal fight. they are trying to keep a pet deer they have raised since birth. this is lily, take a look. her mom was hit by a car so the family raised her. then a neighbor's friend called authorities and turned them in. and now they have to give lily up or put her down. the couple retained an attorney and plan to do what they can to keep lily as a family member. >> i guess lily stays in the house? >> i guess so. >> that's weird. >>> coming up, tim lincecum back in vintage form last night. >> what a way to end the game. we have a grand slam play of the day. >> the countdown to labor day is still on. we're watching and keepin

the company stands behind the quality of its vehicles and that they remain committed to working with nhtsa. the company must file a formal response by june 18 in which the parties will negotiate a settlement or the matter could be decided in court. >>> another committee in congress takes up the assault crisis in the military day as it considers a defense senate bill. senator john mccain says he is so disgusted he told a mother he cannot give unqualified support to the idea of her daughter enlisting. david martin is at the pentagon. david, good morning. >> good morning. for decades, military leaders have vowed zero tolerance for sexual assault without making a accident in the problem. so members of the armed services committee want to know what's different this time and they were not pleased with the answers. >> reporter: they testify about their effort to deal with sexual assault, senator claire mccaskill was a little more than disappointed. >> i'm a little taken aback. it sounds like you are all very bullish on the status quo. just listening to your testimony from a distance. and i just w

saying the company stands behind the quality of its vehicles and they remain committed to working with nhtsathey must file a formal response by june 18th at which time the parties will negotiate a settlement or the matter could be decided in court. >> jim axelrod, thank you. >>> a house committee takes up the sexual assault crisis in the military today and considers a defense spending bill. senators got heated with some of the pentagon's top leaders, senator john mccain is so disgusted, he told a mother he cannot give unqualified support to the idea of her daughter enlisted. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. for decades military leaders vowed zero tolerance for sexual assault, without making a dent in the problem, so members of the senate armed services committee wanted to know what is different this time? and they weren't pleased with answers. after listening to the most senior officers and commanders in the field testify about their efforts to deal with sexual assault, senator claire mccaskill, more than a little disappointed. >> more than a little taken attack. it sounds like you a

if chrysler still says no to the recall, nhtsa will hold a public hearing. >>> privacy advocates outragedey lawmaker wants police officers to be able to search through a driver's cell phone right after an accident. officers will be able to see if the driver was talking or texting at the time of the incident, if they were able to do this. the aclu says this kind of search requires a warrant. >>> for the first time since 2005, americans' opinions of former president george w. bush are more positive than negative. a new poll by gallup finds 49% of people view bush favorably compared to 46% who have an unfavorable opinion. >>> a stunning revelation coming from the head of the catholic church. pope francis says there is a gay lobby at the vatican. the remark came during a weekend meeting with church leaders from latin america and the caribbean. the pope mentioned the gay lobby as part of a stream of corruption within the church's central bureaucracy. the rome bureau chief and "newsweak" and "daily beast" correspondent. welcome. what does pope francis mean by a gay lobby? >> this goes back to b