Jeep · United States · Crit
Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee: Air bags — sensor/control module-inactive
Affects Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee · 2002–2004 — about 745K vehicles.
The hazard
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational