Injuries

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

The notification concerns vehicles of model years 2006–2007.