Jeep Caliber, Compass, Patriot Recall R/2007/161: Vehicle Weight Information Is Incorrect, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 80
- vehicles in the UK
- g36
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Caliber, Compass, Patriot vehicles built between 20 February 2007 and 28 February 2007. The vehicle manufacturer's weight label located on the driver's side B pillar contains incorrect information. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with the correct weight label. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle manufacturer's weight label located on the driver's side B pillar contains incorrect information.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE WEIGHT INFORMATION IS INCORRECT Defect: It has been identified that the vehicle manufacturer's weight label located on the driver's side B pillar contains incorrect information. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with the correct weight label.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle weight information is incorrect.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with the correct weight label.
Are You Affected?
Caliber, Compass, Patriot built between 20 February 2007 and 28 February 2007 may be included. Jeep estimates 80 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 g36 or the DVSA reference R/2007/161. 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/2007/159 on 15 Feb 2008, for front brake calipers could break under certain operating conditions. The one launched after it was R/2009/030 on 5 May 2009, for manufacturers weight label is incorrect. You can also see every Jeep recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/161, 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.