Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V493000 Reported December 29, 2006

Abs control module

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 50,665 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V493000
Manufacturer Campaign
F50
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
50,665
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 29, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control unit. the recall began on february 19, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 06V493000 or campaign F50.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V493000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V493000?

NHTSA recall 06V493000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 29, 2006. It addresses: Abs control module. The recall affects approximately 50,665 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V493000 or the manufacturer campaign number F50. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.