TSB: CHRYSLER AVENGER, CALIBER, COMPASS, COMPASS 4X4, GRAND CHEROKEE, LIBERTY, NITRO, PATRIOT FWD, PT CRUISER, RAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 4500, RAM 5500, SEBRING, WRANGLER (2006–2008)

Bulletin 08-007-08 — March 4, 2008

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID08-007-08
ManufacturerCHRYSLER
ModelsAVENGER, CALIBER, COMPASS, COMPASS 4X4, GRAND CHEROKEE, LIBERTY, NITRO, PATRIOT FWD, PT CRUISER, RAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 4500, RAM 5500, SEBRING, WRANGLER
Model Years2006–2008
Date IssuedMarch 4, 2008
Date Added to NHTSAJune 11, 2008
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Vehicles Affected34 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
DODGE AVENGER 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CALIBER 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP COMPASS 4X4 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP LIBERTY 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE NITRO 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP PATRIOT FWD 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 1500 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 2500 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 3500 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 4500 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 5500 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER SEBRING 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP WRANGLER 2008 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE AVENGER 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE CALIBER 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP COMPASS 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE NITRO 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP PATRIOT FWD 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 1500 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 2500 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 3500 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 4500 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 5500 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER SEBRING 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP WRANGLER 2007 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 1500 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 2500 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 3500 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 4500 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE RAM 5500 2006 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CHRYSLER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (08-007-08) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.