Chrysler Ypsilon recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Chrysler Ypsilon from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Headlights may switch off without warning

    Reported December 29, 2015Model years 2011–2013DVSA recall R/2015/2282,336 vehicles affected

    The headlights may switch off without warning, increasing the risk of an accident. Dealers will update the Body Computer software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEADLIGHTS MAY FAIL
    Defect
    In some circumstances the headlights can switch off without warning which will increase the risk of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the Body Computer with new improved software.

  2. Brake servo pipe connector may fail

    Reported December 7, 2012Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2012/14016 vehicles affected

    A connector on the brake servo pipe may fail, reducing vacuum assistance and requiring more effort to brake. The recall fits a new brake servo pipe.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
    Defect
    A connector on the brake servo pipe may fail and cause a loss of vacuum assistance necessitating the driver to include additional effort when braking.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new brake servo pipe.

  3. ABS wiring may be damaged

    Reported March 30, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/030733 vehicles affected

    The battery carrier tray may damage the ABS control unit wiring and cause the ABS to fail. The wiring layout will be checked and repositioned if needed, and protection will be added to the harness.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ABS MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The battery carrier tray may interfere with the ABS control unit wiring. This may damage the wiring and cause the ABS system to fail.
    Remedy
    Check the wiring layout reposition if required and add protection to the harness.

  4. Engine fuse may cause engine to cut out

    Reported March 30, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/029733 vehicles affected

    The injector coil protection fuse may be incorrectly rated and fail, causing the engine to cut out while driving. The correct-rated fuse will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
    Defect
    It has been identified that the engine injector coil protection fuse on the 1.2 engines may not be to the correct rating. Should the fuse fail it can cause the engine to cut out whilst the vehicle is in motion.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles for the correct rated fuse to be fitted.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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