RECALL: 2006 - 2007 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Nature of Defect:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Recall Number: 06V493000
Dates Manufactured: Sep 2006 to Dec 2006
Number of Vehicles Affected: 62369
Date Owners Notified On: N/A
Vehicle: 2007 Jeep Wrangler

Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence of Defect:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.