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Jeep - Inadvertent deployment of a front airbag
Official notice
18 Mar 2016
Last checked
18 Mar 2016
An official DVSA notice concerns Jeep - Inadvertent deployment of a front airbag. Inadvertent deployment of a front airbag Published 2016-03-18.
What to do now
On affected vehicles replace the orc module. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of wg/wj models is suspended however kj models remain unaffected.
Units affected
14,551
Recall number
R-2016-021
Official notice
2016-03-18
The hazard
The hazard
Inadvertent deployment of a front airbag
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Jeep. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Documents, notices & source
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