NHTSA Recall 00V105000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 395,000 vehicles. It affects 1997–1999 Jeep Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V105000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 860 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Report received | April 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Water and/or road salt in the proximity of the air bag control module could lead to corrosion.
Safety risk
Such corrosion can lead to illumination of the air bag warning light or could allow inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air bag control module and locate the new module on the top of the transmission tunnel.
Notes
Owner notification began may 15, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V105000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.