Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module might have a software problem that could cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain stops.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash without warning, which could be very serious.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership to have the ABS electronic control unit reprogrammed for free. This fix is already available, and you can contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 if you have any questions.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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