NHTSA recall 08V-203 (08V203000)

power train recall reported May 6, 2008 - about 24,461 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V203000
Also written as: 08V-203
Manufacturer number: H19
Reported: May 6, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~24,461
Component: power train

What is being recalled

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 24,461 MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L V8 ENGINES. THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE PCM SOFTWARE IN ALL 4.7L ENGINE EQUIPPED MY 2006 JEEP COMMANDERS BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 11, 2006. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2008. 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 08V-203 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Commander - 2006

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