Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber And 2 More Recall R/2007/185: Headlights May Not Self Level Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2007/185, campaign code G31. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
21 Apr 2008
Launched
3,213
vehicles in the UK
G31
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Chrysler recalled Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber and 2 more vehicles. It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT SELF LEVEL CORRECTLY Defect: It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: headlights may not self level correctly.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured.

Are You Affected?

Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Caliber and 2 more may be included. Chrysler estimates 3,213 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
  2. Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code G31 or the DVSA reference R/2007/185. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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Chrysler Sebring, Dodge AvengerEngine may stallUrgentR/2008/064
Dodge AvengerRisk of fireUrgentR/2007/168
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This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2007/168 on 15 Feb 2008, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2008/064 on 17 Jul 2008, for engine may stall. You can also see every Chrysler recall and all recalls launched in 2008.


Source: DVSA recall R/2007/185, launched 21 April 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.