NHTSA Recall 12V527000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive and air bags
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 744,822 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V527000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M35 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS |
| Report received | November 8, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 13, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Safety risk
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Chrysler's recall campaign number is M35.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V527000
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.