NHTSA recall 06V-493 (06V493000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported December 29, 2006 - about 50,665 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 06V493000
- Also written as
- 06V-493
- Manufacturer number
- F50
- Reported
- December 29, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- ~50,665
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Why it is dangerous
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-493 when calling a dealer.
Affected 11 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.