Inadvertent air bag deployment
Defect Summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 jeep liberty vehicles manufactured january 9, 2001, through march 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured february 13, 2001, through may 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Safety Consequence
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in january 2013. the remedy for affected liberty vehicles is expected to be available in april 2013. the remedy for affected grand cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
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FAQ: Recall 12V527000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V527000?
NHTSA recall 12V527000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on November 8, 2012. It addresses: Inadvertent air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 744,822 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V527000 or the manufacturer campaign number M35. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.