Your vehicle's brake system may have a problem with the brake tubes getting worn down due to contact with the fender liners. This could cause brake fluid to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks, you could experience a partial loss of brakes at one wheel, which could lead to a higher risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will notify you and fix the issue for free at a dealership. They can be contacted at 1-800-853-1403.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE TUBES CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake tubes might not have enough space between the steering and brake systems, which could cause damage and a loss of braking power.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake tubes get damaged, you could lose some or all of your brakes without warning, which could cause an accident.
Free Fix
The dealership will fix your vehicle for free by installing a new clip to keep the tubes safe and will also inspect and replace the tubes if they're damaged.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,585 MY 2007-2008 JEEP WRANGLER, RIGHT HAND DRIVE ONLY, VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND REAR BRAKE TUBES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
PROLONGED BRAKE TUBE CONTACT COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE AND CAUSE A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED BRAKE TUBE CLIP TO RETAIN THE TUBES, INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBES FOR DAMAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTACT WITH THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's anti-lock braking system (ABS) control module may not respond quickly enough when coasting uphill in certain conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
This could cause a sudden loss of braking control, leading to a crash without any warning.
Free Fix
The dealership will update the software in your ABS control module for free, starting on October 22, 2007, and you can contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module is the computer that helps your rear brakes work smoothly when you're braking hard. In your vehicle, there's a software problem with this module that could cause your rear brakes to lock up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the software issue isn't fixed, your rear brakes might lock up during hard braking, and you could lose control of your vehicle. This could happen without warning and lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the ABS electronic control unit with the latest software, which will fix the problem. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer as soon as possible to schedule the update.
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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.