/C O R R E C T I O N -- Chrysler LLC/

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Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:50pm EDT

In the news release, Chrysler LLC Statement in Response to the Announcement by
the Administration, U.S. Treasury and President's Auto Task Force Attributed
to Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO, Bob Nardelli, issued today by Chrysler LLC
over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second paragraph,
first sentence, should read "... Chrysler, Fiat and Cerberus have reached
agreement on the framework of a global alliance" rather than "... Chrysler,
Fiat and Cerberus have reached agreement on a global alliance" as originally
issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
Chrysler LLC Statement in Response to the Announcement by the Administration,
U.S. Treasury and President's Auto Task Force Attributed to Chrysler LLC
Chairman and CEO, Bob Nardelli




AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks an important
milestone for Chrysler LLC.  We are encouraged by the commitments of the
Administration, U.S. Treasury and President's Auto Task Force to the American
automobile industry and Chrysler's viability, with a Fiat alliance.

We are pleased that Chrysler, Fiat and Cerberus have reached agreement on the
framework of a global alliance, supported by the U.S. Treasury. Chrysler has
consistently said that the alliance with Fiat enhances its business model that
expands its global competitiveness.  We appreciate the willingness of the Task
Force, along with industry and financial experts, to consult closely with us
in order to achieve this significant step.

By providing Chrysler with product and platforms, technology cooperation and
global distribution, Fiat strengthens Chrysler's ability to create and
preserve U.S. jobs; gives U.S. consumers more choices for environmentally
advanced vehicles; gives its dealers more of the products they need to be
successful; helps stabilize the supplier base; and allows Chrysler to pay back
government loans sooner.  

Chrysler has had a series of very constructive discussions since our plan was
submitted February 17, including weekly face-to-face meetings with the Task
Force.  We have been impressed by their speed, diligence, good faith and
strong grasp of the difficult issues our industry faces in this financial
crisis.  This is evidenced by the U.S. government's initiatives to support
consumer warranties and suppliers, as well as their appointment of Dr. Edward
Montgomery, Director of Auto Recovery.

I want to personally assure all of our customers, dealers, suppliers and
employees that Chrysler will operate 'business as usual' over the next 30
days.  While we recognize that we still have substantial hurdles to resolve,
Chrysler is committed to working closely with Fiat, the Administration, U.S.
Treasury and the Task Force to secure the support of necessary stakeholders. 
If successful, the government will consider investing up to the additional $6
billion requested by Chrysler to help this partnership succeed.


SOURCE  Chrysler LLC

Lori McTavish, +1-248-512-2642 (office), +1-248-202-9908 (cell),
lm7@chrysler.com, or Shawn Morgan, +1-248-512-2692 (office), +1-248-760-2621
(cell), sm718@chrysler.com, or Todd Goyer, +1-248-512-0041 (office),
+1-248-761-0805 (cell), trg32@chrysler.com, Shawn Morgan, Senior Manager,
Corporate Business Affairs Communications, Chrysler LLC, +1-248-512-2692, fax:
+1-248-512-1756, sm718@chrysler.com
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