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 unit may not work properly, causing the rear brakes to lock up too quickly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle while braking and crash without warning.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the ABS control unit for free, starting in mid-July 2006. You can contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP PREMATURELY 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 REPLACE THE ABS ECU. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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