Vehicle recall R/2007/042

Chrysler 300C recall: Rear brakes may lock

DVSA recall R/2007/042 names the Chrysler 300C and 3 other models. It was launched 6 June 2007. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/042
Launched: 6 June 2007
Issued by: CHRYSLER
Manufacturer reference: F50
Vehicles: 1,207 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

The ABS control unit may be programmed incorrectly. This may lead to the rear brakes locking up during certain braking conditions.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect to re-programme the ABS control module.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,207.
Model	Built
Chrysler 300C (300)	not recorded
Chrysler Caliber	not recorded
Chrysler Grand Cherokee	not recorded
Chrysler Wrangler	not recorded

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2006/151 Exhaust emissions may be incorrect 15 December 2006, Chrysler 300C
R/2008/121 Halfshaft and drive may disengage without warning. 18 September 2008, Chrysler 300C
R/2009/119 Side airbag wiring incorrectly connected 13 January 2010, Chrysler 300C
R/2015/129 Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly 17 July 2015, Chrysler 300C
R/2015/191 Vehicle electronic systems may malfunction 30 October 2015, Chrysler 300C
R/2015/200 Possible loss of vehicle safety features 4 December 2015, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Chrysler 300C

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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