2003 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Published November 8, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 8, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V527000, published November 8, 2012. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2003 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.
What's the hazard
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for affected Liberty vehicles is expected to be available in April 2013. The remedy for affected Grand Cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
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Recall details
- Brand
- JEEP
- Model
- LIBERTY
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2003 JEEP LIBERTY | 2002 JEEP LIBERTY | 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2003 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V527000 on November 8, 2012. Reported hazard: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
What should I do if I have this product?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for affected Liberty vehicles is expected to be available in April 2013. The remedy for affected Grand Cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: JEEP. Model: LIBERTY.