Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 06V-295 · 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 06V-295 covers 15,021 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2006.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected15,0211 model
ReportedAug 8, 2006Owners notified Aug 2, 2006
Complaints since58Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 06V295000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.

The risk

THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F39.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 26, 2006 to June 29, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.