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NHTSA Recall 07V434000: Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 296,550 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Dodge Nitro.

296,550
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2007
owners notified (October 22)
NHTSA campaign07V434000
Manufacturer campaignG40
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Report receivedSeptember 14, 2007
Owner notificationOctober 22, 2007
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.

Safety risk

This could cause a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

Chrysler recall no. G40.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 07V434000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge Nitro2007
Jeep Commander2006, 2007
Jeep Grand Cherokee2006, 2007
Jeep Wrangler2007

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.