Passenger cars
DaimlerChrysler Corporation/USA- Case number
- 0082/08
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Type / Model
- Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 8, Jeep Wrangler (4x4) and Dodge Nitro (4x4)Type WH, EC type-approval e4*2001/116*0095,Type JK, EC-type-approval e4*2001/116*0116,Type KJ, EC-type-approval e4*2001/116*0122.
- Audience
- Consumer
- Notifying country
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Country of origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Published
- 2008-02-01
⚠️ Risk
The product poses a risk of injuries because a possible fault in the software for the electronic braking system can cause a momentary delay in braking when on an incline in neutral gear, thereby lengthening braking distance. The electronically-controlled braking system is being reprogrammed on all vehicles affected.One accident has been reported.
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown