Chrysler Ypsilon Recall R/2012/030: aBS May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 733
- vehicles in the UK
- 5601
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Ypsilon vehicles built between 1 July 2011 and 30 September 2011. The battery carrier tray may interfere with the ABS control unit wiring. The dealer will check the wiring layout reposition if required and add protection to the harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The battery carrier tray may interfere with the ABS control unit wiring. This may damage the wiring and cause the ABS system to fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ABS MAY FAIL Defect: The battery carrier tray may interfere with the ABS control unit wiring. This may damage the wiring and cause the ABS system to fail. Remedy: Check the wiring layout reposition if required and add protection to the harness.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: aBS may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wiring layout reposition if required and add protection to the harness.
Are You Affected?
Ypsilon built between 1 July 2011 and 30 September 2011 may be included. Chrysler estimates 733 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 5601 or the DVSA reference R/2012/030. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YpsilonHeadlights may fail | Book soon | R/2015/228 | |
| YpsilonBraking efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2012/140 | |
| YpsilonEngine may cut out | Urgent | R/2012/029 | |
| Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand CherokeeBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2016/116 | |
| 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Commander and 1 morePossible loss of vehicle safety features | Urgent | R/2015/200 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2012/029 on 30 Mar 2012, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2012/046 on 27 Apr 2012, for possibility of loss of control. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/030, launched 30 March 2012. 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.