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1997-1999 Jeep Cherokee recall: sensor/control module-inactive

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on April 11, 2000. It covers about 395,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
395,000
reported
Apr 11, 2000
owners notified
May 15, 2000
related complaints
117

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Water and/or road salt in the proximity of the air bag control module could lead to corrosion.
Risk
Such corrosion can lead to illumination of the air bag warning light or could allow inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag control module and locate the new module on the top of the transmission tunnel.

Recall number 00V105000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 117 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 00V105000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Jeep Cherokee sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 00V105000, reported on April 11, 2000, covers about 395,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V105000?

Dealers will replace the air bag control module and locate the new module on the top of the transmission tunnel.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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