NHTSA recall 02V-099 (02V099000)

air bags recall reported March 26, 2002 - about 27 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V099000
Also written as: 02V-099
Manufacturer number: B13
Reported: March 26, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~27
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ADD A WIRING JUMPER TO THE EXISTING CIRCUITRY TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 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 02V-099 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 2002

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