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Saturday, 27 August 2016

UK RECALL #4 - Jeep UK recalls 2003/2004 Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models for airbag/seat belt pre tensioner issues.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/110
Manufacturer Ref :R60 
Make:CHRYSLER UK LTD
Model :2003 Jeep Cherokee (KJ) & 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Launch Date :08/07/2016
Numbers Involved :6443
Build Start Date :29/03/2003
Build End Date :09/12/2004 

Recall Details

Concern :FRONT AIRBAG AND/OR SEATBELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY
Description :The airbag system Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner inadvertent deployment. An inadvertent deployment while driving could distract the driver and cause a crash without warning.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ORC module. Note: Vehicles that had Safety Recall (manufacturer’s ref.M35 – DVSA ref. R/2013/120) - Occupant Restraint Control Module Filter Circuit, completed must also have the ORC module filter circuit removed. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of WG/WJ models is suspended, however KJ models remain unaffected
Vehicle Id :511518 to 735644
100507 to 436936

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • CHRYSLER UK LTD - CHEROKEE
  • CHRYSLER UK LTD - JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

UK RECALL #1 - Vauxhall recalls certain Mokka Models for possible water penetration that affects the electronic brake.

Vehicle Details

Reference :R/2016/140
Manufacturer Ref :16-C-047 
Make:VAUXHALL
Model :Mokka
Launch Date :01/07/2016
Numbers Involved :2143
Build Start Date :29/04/2015
Build End Date :27/11/2015 

Recall Details

Concern :RISK OF FIRE
Description :Water may penetrate into the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector. In the worst case, water can enter the EBCM, where a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire. Warning before the fire element could occur is: flashing warning lamp which will give sufficient warning for the vehicle to be parked safely or, if nearby, taken to the dealership for repair.
Remedial Action :Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check if the water cowl fastening clip correctly seals the water channel and that proper sealing of the EBCM connector is ensured. If necessary the EBCM and/or the hydraulic modulator will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :F4215634 to G4086992

Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

  • VAUXHALL - MOKKA