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CriticalREC-000729Published 12 December 2014View official notice ↗

2013–2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Affected
11,761
Category
Cars
Campaign
P67
Supplier
Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd trading as Fiat Chrysler Group.
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The defect

Some of the above vehicles may experience the Occupant Resistant Control (ORC) module developing an internal fault. A coating on the ORC module printed circuit boards may have been improperly applied during the manufacturing process. If the coating was applied incorrectly, lead salts may form and cause a resistive short across the ORC module printed circuit board

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The hazard

This could cause the airbag warning lamp to illuminate and potentially disable the passive restraint system. This could cause an increased risk of injury during certain crash conditions.

The remedy

Chrysler Jeep will notify vehicle owners who can take their vehicle to a Jeep dealership whereby the dealer will repair and/ or replace circuit board.

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 11,761 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd trading as Fiat Chrysler Group. to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.