Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee: Front Airbag And/or Seatbelt Pre-tensioner May Deploy Unexpectedly

Recall Summary Chrysler is recalling approximately 12,886 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee vehicles because the airbag control module may cause the front airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner to deploy unexpectedly while driving, which could distract the driver and lead to a crash. The manufacturer will replace the faulty control module, and vehicles that previously had a related repair completed will also need the airbag filter circuit removed. The recall is currently suspended for WG/WJ model vehicles due to parts availability issues, though KJ models are not affected.

Recalling firm

CHRYSLER UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: CHRYSLER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, CHRYSLER CHEROKEE. Units affected: 12,886

Reason

The airbag system Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner inadvertent deployment. An inadvertent deployment while driving could distract the driver and cause a crash without warning. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ORC module. Note: Vehicles that had Safety Recall (manufacturer�s ref.M35 � DVSA ref. R/2013/120) - Occupant Restraint Control Module Filter Circuit completed must also have the ORC module filter circuit removed. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of WG/WJ models is...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-07-08

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5c549ee8-36f2-43b1-8dc8-70a9a45ccc36