Jeep · Canada · Crit
Jeep Cherokee: Airbag
Affects Jeep Cherokee · 1997–1999 — about 19K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehiclces, water and/or road salt in the proximity of the air bag control module may lead to corrosion. Such corrosion could result in illumination of the air bag warning light and it may also result in an inadvertent deployment of the air bags. Correction: The airbag electronic control module (AECM) will be replaced and located to the top of the transmission tunnel, just below the centre console glove box.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational