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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
- Risk
- Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain older Jeep and Dodge Viper vehicles may have an air bag control module that can fail because of electrical noise. When this happens, the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners can deploy by themselves while the vehicle is being driven.
An inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a crash. Owners are strongly encouraged to have the repair done now rather than waiting for the final remedy to reach their area.
Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. Owners who already had the repair under earlier recalls 12V527 or 13V040 should confirm it was completed. You can check your VIN for open recalls or contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall R06.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Viper | 20032004 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 200220032004 |
| Jeep Liberty | 20022003 |