Chrysler Jeep Recall R/2006/187: Ball Joints May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 16,571
- vehicles in the UK
- F23
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Jeep vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 30 September 2006. The front suspension ball joints may suffer from water ingress that can cause the joint to corrode and separate. The dealer will replace the front suspension ball joints. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension ball joints may suffer from water ingress that can cause the joint to corrode and separate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BALL JOINTS MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that the front suspension ball joints may suffer from water ingress that can cause the joint to corrode and separate. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the front suspension ball joints replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the joint to corrode and separate.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front suspension ball joints.
Are You Affected?
Jeep built between 1 January 2001 and 30 September 2006 may be included. Chrysler estimates 16,571 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code F23 or the DVSA reference R/2006/187. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| JeepRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2007/088 | |
| Grand Cherokee, JeepEngine may overheat | Urgent | R/2006/185 | |
| 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander and 1 morePossible loss of vehicle safety features | Urgent | R/2015/200 | |
| CherokeePossibility of loss of control | Book soon | R/2012/046 | |
| 300 CHalfshaft and drive may disengage without warning | Book soon | R/2008/121 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2006/190 on 15 Dec 2006, for vehicle may stall. The one launched after it was R/2007/042 on 6 Jun 2007, for rear brakes may lock. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/187, launched 1 April 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.