Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2008-4
DaimlerChrysler Corporation/USA · Passenger cars
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.
- Published
- 01 February 2008
- Notifying authority
- Germany
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 0082/08
- 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.
Classification
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Risk type
- Injuries
- Country of origin
- United States
Product description
The notification concerns vehicles of model years 2006–2007.