Vehicle recall R/2007/185

Jeep Patriot and others recall: Headlights may not self level correctly

DVSA recall R/2007/185 names the Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, Chrysler Sebring and Chrysler Dodge Avenger. It was launched 21 April 2008. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/185
Launched: 21 April 2008
Issued by: CHRYSLER UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: G31
Vehicles: 3,213 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

It has been established that the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) may be configured incorrectly thus preventing the headlamp levelling system from operating correctly.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the TIPM re-configured.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 3,213.
Model	Built
Chrysler Sebring	not recorded
Dodge Caliber	not recorded
Jeep Compass	not recorded
Jeep Patriot	not recorded
Chrysler Dodge Avenger	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/2007/161 Vehicle weight information is incorrect 15 February 2008, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass
R/2008/064 Engine may stall 17 July 2008, Chrysler Sebring
R/2010/104 Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle 4 October 2010, Dodge Caliber
R/2011/081 Steering column performance during an impact may be compromised 6 August 2011, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and others
R/2013/085 Engine may cut out 9 September 2013, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass
R/2013/084 Side airbag may not deploy 9 September 2013, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot

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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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