Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee, Nitro And 1 More Recall R/2007/158: Electronic Brake Control Module May Allow A Momentary Delay In Brake Application, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 9,427
- vehicles in the UK
- g40
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Commander, Grand Cherokee, Nitro and 1 more vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 26 October 2007. It has been established that the software programmed into the electronic brake control module (EBC) may permit a momentary delay in brake application when coasting uphill during certain conditions. The dealer will reprogram the EBC. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the software programmed into the electronic brake control module (EBC) may permit a momentary delay in brake application when coasting uphill during certain conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKE APPLICATION. Defect: It has been established that the software programmed into the electronic brake control module (EBC) may permit a momentary delay in brake application when coasting uphill during certain conditions. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the EBC reprogrammed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electronic brake control module may allow a momentary delay in brake application.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the EBC. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Commander, Grand Cherokee, Nitro and 1 more built between 1 January 2006 and 26 October 2007 may be included. Jeep estimates 9,427 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, 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 Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code g40 or the DVSA reference R/2007/158. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2006/211 on 1 Mar 2007, for front seat heating elements may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2007/159 on 15 Feb 2008, for front brake calipers could break under certain operating conditions. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/158, launched 15 February 2008. 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.