Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee Recall R/2007/159: Front Brake Calipers Could Break Under Certain Operating Conditions, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 257
- vehicles in the UK
- g35
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Commander, Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 1 January 2007 and 26 October 2007. The front brake calipers may have been incorrectly manufactured and as such could fail under certain operating conditions. The dealer will check the build codes on both front brake calipers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front brake calipers may have been incorrectly manufactured and as such could fail under certain operating conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BREAK UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. Defect: It has been identified that the front brake calipers may have been incorrectly manufactured and as such could fail under certain operating conditions. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the build codes on both front brake calipers checked. Those calipers found to be within the specified build code will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front brake calipers could break under certain operating conditions.
The Fix
The dealer will check the build codes on both front brake calipers.
Are You Affected?
Commander, Grand Cherokee built between 1 January 2007 and 26 October 2007 may be included. Jeep estimates 257 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 g35 or the DVSA reference R/2007/159. 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/2007/158 on 15 Feb 2008, for electronic brake control module may allow a momentary delay in brake application. The one launched after it was R/2007/161 on 15 Feb 2008, for vehicle weight information is incorrect. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/159, 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.