Jeep Liberty recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 19, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2003–2004 Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee

Recall number

15V673000

Brand / firm

Jeep

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 284,611 units

Why it was recalled

Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

What was recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured March 29, 2003, to July 3, 2003, and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 27, 2003, to May 20, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module and the side impact sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R60.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.