Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V203000 Reported May 6, 2008

Powertrain control module/engine stall

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Power Train · 24,461 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V203000
Manufacturer Campaign
H19
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
24,461
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 6, 2008

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling 24,461 my 2006 jeep commander vehicles equipped with 4.7l v8 engines. the powertrain control module (pcm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.

Safety Consequence

This could cause a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the pcm software in all 4.7l engine equipped my 2006 jeep commanders built prior to january 11, 2006. the recall began on may 19, 2008. owners may contact chrysler 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 08V203000 or campaign H19.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V203000

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

What is recall 08V203000?

NHTSA recall 08V203000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 6, 2008. It addresses: Powertrain control module/engine stall. The recall affects approximately 24,461 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V203000 or the manufacturer campaign number H19. 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.