DC to recall over 62,000 vehicles to Reprogram Brakes...

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:03 pm

Chrysler recalls 62,369 vehicles to reprogram brake system computers

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The Associated Press
Posted December 23, 2006, 10:07 AM EST

WASHINGTON -- DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group said Friday it was recalling more than 60,000 vehicles to reprogram a brake system computer to avoid the loss of antilock brakes and traction control.

The recall involves 62,369 model year 2007 Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler 300, Jeep Commander, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger and Dodge Caliber vehicles.

The automaker said that in a small number of vehicles, the instrument panel warning lamps might illuminate and be followed by the loss of its Electronic Brake Distribution, antilock brake system, traction control and speedometer functions. That could lead to a loss of vehicle control.

DaimlerChrysler said no accidents or injuries have been reported.

Owners are expected to be notified of the recall in February 2007. The automaker said owners who experience the warning lamp illumination should take their vehicle to a dealer for inspection.

In a separate action, the company said it was recalling more than 6,000 Chrysler Sebrings from the 2007 model year equipped with an automatic temperature control. The heating and cooling system computer will be reprogrammed to deal with potential problems with windshield defrosting.

No accidents or injuries have been reported and owners are expected to be notified next month.

Jimbob · **Joined:** Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:05 pm **Posts:** 160

Fun more recalls, at least this isnt just CRD related

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:42 pm

It also seems to imply that you will retain normal braking but lose the advantages of ABS/Traction Control during a possibly hazardous situation.

onthehunt · **Posted:** Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:06 pm

Only year 2007??

&JUSTICE4ALL · **Posted:** Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:05 am

I've had the ABS light on for a while. The dealer says it's a speed senor which was to be replaced while doing the TC recall. Wrong senor so I'm still waiting on the part. I'll take a copy of the associated press article with me. I've never had a new vechile in the shop this much. :evil:

I believe I won't be a jeep owner after summer.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:34 am

onthehunt wrote:

Only year 2007??

That is the weird part since the 2007 Liberty is not being sold yet. I think it affects the new Jeeps with ESP...

alljeep · **Posted:** Thu Dec 28, 2006 11:50 am

DarbyWalters wrote:

onthehunt wrote:

Only year 2007??

That is the weird part since the 2007 Liberty is not being sold yet. I think it affects the new Jeeps with ESP...

I don't know... There are about 40 on the lot of my local dealer near my work that are 2007 Liberties. Where I got mine up in Kokomo, IN - they have had the '07 Liberty for a few months already.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:09 pm

alljeep wrote:

DarbyWalters wrote:

onthehunt wrote:

Only year 2007??

That is the weird part since the 2007 Liberty is not being sold yet. I think it affects the new Jeeps with ESP...

I don't know... There are about 40 on the lot of my local dealer near my work that are 2007 Liberties. Where I got mine up in Kokomo, IN - they have had the '07 Liberty for a few months already.

DOH...I was thinking of the new 2008 KKs...lol...so maybe something changed for 2007 and our CRDs are NOT included. Just seems a little funny since nothing probably changed from the 2006-2007 models

longarm · **Posted:** Thu Dec 28, 2006 8:19 pm

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DC to recall over 62,000 vehicles to Reprogram Brakes...

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