JK Brake recall ?

[jbee]

Saw this on the US forum and an there was an article in the paper at the weekend too. - Not sure of the acuracy or if it affects OZ model Jeeps but i expect it will.


Chrysler recalls nearly 300,000 vehicles
Automaker confirms braking problem affecting recent Grand Cherokees, Commanders, Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Dodge Nitros.
September 14 2007: 2:12 PM EDT


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Chrysler confirmed Friday that it was recalling nearly 300,000 vehicles because of an error in the braking system.

The affected models include 2006 and 2007 Grand Cherokees and Commanders, 2007 Jeep Wrangler SUVs, and 2007 Dodge Nitro SUVs, said a company spokesman.


An error in the electronic braking system can cause momentary braking delays on hills in rare instances. The braking system comes from a supplier outside Chrysler. An estimated 296,550 cars are affected.

Owners of the affected vehicles should receive a letter from Chrysler within the next few weeks instructing them how to resolve the issue, said the company.

But owners who experience delayed braking should take their vehicles to dealers immediately.

[Lushy]

Gee the brakes on my TJ are like that too if you go too quick or the track is slippery, sounds like the ubeaut black box will need a tweak or two, hope they sort it before I get mine next year.

[MickJeep]

I have this problem in my Rubi JK, Frighting when in happened, going up a hill and press the brake peddle, the peddle locked tight and the ABS pulsed on and off, end up stopped half over the white line. Spoke to dealer already about it, he did not think it was too much of a problem, said the look at it next time i in the area. I also have the ABS activating at odd times, like at 40km/hr around smooth 60km/hr bends

[ed.]

Nothing has been posted on www.recalls.gov.au yet about this.

[Cambo76]

I have a similar prob but mine is brake shudder on the front drivers tyre. It has happened twice when slowing from speed and turning right.(approx 80-100)

[Trippa]

I had my JK serviced the other day and the dealer confirmed this issue and fixed it.

[Brettski]

This has just been posted on the recalls website: http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recal..._ID_Auto=15299

B.