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2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty recall: sensor/control module-inactive

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on November 8, 2012. It covers about 744,822 vehicles.

vehicles affected
744,822
reported
Nov 8, 2012
owners notified
Sep 13, 2013
related complaints
2,007

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V527000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,007 complaints about airbags problems.

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee2002 Jeep Liberty2003 Jeep Liberty

Questions about recall 12V527000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 12V527000, reported on November 8, 2012, covers about 744,822 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V527000?

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.

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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