Recall 08V-203: 2006 Jeep Commander

CHRYSLER LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2008, covering about 24,461 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-203
Report date
May 6, 2008
Vehicles affected
24,461
Owners notified
May 19, 2008

The problem

Chrysler is recalling 24,461 my 2006 jeep commander vehicles equipped with 4.7l v8 engines. The powertrain control module (Pcm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.

The risk

This could cause a crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the PCM software in all 4.7l engine equipped my 2006 jeep commanders built prior to january 11, 2006. The recall began on may 19, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

Chrysler recall no. H19.customers may 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerCHRYSLER LLC
ComponentPower Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V203000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jeep Commander2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-203?

Chrysler is recalling 24,461 my 2006 jeep commander vehicles equipped with 4.7l v8 engines. The powertrain control module (Pcm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.

How is recall 08V-203 fixed?

Dealers will reprogram the PCM software in all 4.7l engine equipped my 2006 jeep commanders built prior to january 11, 2006. The recall began on may 19, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.