NHTSA recall 01V-373 (01V373000)

air bags recall reported December 5, 2001 - about 102,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V373000
Also written as: 01V-373
Manufacturer number: A07
Reported: December 5, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~102,000
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE FRONTAL OFFSET COLLISION, SHARP EDGES ON THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE BRACKET COULD CUT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WIRING INSULATION CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE WIRING.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD DELAY THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL WRAP THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WIRE HARNESS WITH PROTECTIVE INSULATION TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 18, 2002. 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 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-373 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Liberty - 2002

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