REC-000729

active

2013–2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd trading as Fiat Chrysler Group.

Recall date: 12 December 2014

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

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.

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.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd trading as Fiat Chrysler Group. — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000729