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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2002LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSRECALLSSAFETYRECALL 12V527000: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE MODIFICATION
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Recall 12V527000: Air Bag Control Module Modification
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Recall 12V527000: Air Bag Control Module Modification
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Jeep/Grand Cherokee 2002-2004
Jeep/Liberty 2002-2003
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC.
REPORT RECEIPT DATE: November 08, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V527000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA12001
COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 744,822
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. 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.
Jeep/Grand Cherokee 2002-2004
Jeep/Liberty 2002-2003
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC.
REPORT RECEIPT DATE: November 08, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V527000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA12001
COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 744,822
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. 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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.