Jeep recall: Inadvertent deployment of a front airbag
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may allow a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner to inadvertently deploy.
- What to do
- Contact a Jeep dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the ORC Module. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of WG/WJ models is suspended however KJ models remain unaffected.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may allow a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner to inadvertently deploy.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the ORC Module. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of WG/WJ models is suspended however KJ models remain unaffected.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | 1 Feb 2002 | 31 Dec 2003 | 14,551 |
| Dodge Viper | 1 Jan 2003 | 31 Dec 2004 | 14,551 |
| Liberty | 1 Feb 2002 | 31 Dec 2003 | 14,551 |
| Grand Cherokee | 1 Jan 2002 | 31 Dec 2004 | 14,551 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 18 March 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.