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NHTSA recall 07V-434 (07V434000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 14, 2007 - about 296,550 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
07V434000
Also written as
07V-434
Manufacturer number
G40
Reported
September 14, 2007
Vehicles affected
~296,550
Component
service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-434 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Dodge Nitro - 2007
Jeep Commander - 2006, 2007
Jeep Grand Cherokee - 2006, 2007
Jeep Wrangler - 2007

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.