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.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V203000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.