NHTSA Campaign Id 07V434000; Date: Sep. 14, 2007
This could cause a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:2007 Dodge Nitro; 2006 Jeep Commander; 2007 Jeep Commander; 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 296,550
Recall Summary:On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the abs electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.
How to Fix:Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2007. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:Chrysler recall no. G40. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 22, 2007
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