Inadvertent air bag deployment
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 jeep liberty vehicles manufactured january 9, 2001, to march 28, 2003, 2002-2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured february 13, 2001, to may 23 2003, and 2003-2004 dodge viper vehicles manufactured november 1, 2001, to june 30, 2004. due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ecm), a component in the ecm may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Safety Consequence
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. this recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12v527 and 13v040. all owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12v527 or 13v040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on december 29, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r06.
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FAQ: Recall 15V046000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V046000?
NHTSA recall 15V046000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 28, 2015. It addresses: Inadvertent air bag deployment. The recall affects approximately 752,644 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V046000 or the manufacturer campaign number R06. 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.