Recall 00V-105
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1997 to 1999 Jeep Cherokee: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-105
- Reported
- April 11, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 395,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Water and/or road salt in the proximity of the air bag control module could lead to corrosion.
The risk
Such corrosion can lead to illumination of the air bag warning light or could allow inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air bag control module and locate the new module on the top of the transmission tunnel.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Cherokee 1997 to 1999