Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2000/069: Air Bag Warning Light And / Or Airbags May Operate/ Deploy Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Aug 2000
- Launched
- 11,209
- vehicles in the UK
- 860
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles. The Airbag control module may corrode internally due to water intrusion. The dealer will replace Airbag control module with a modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Airbag control module may corrode internally due to water intrusion. Internal corrosion could cause illumination of the Airbag warning light or cause the Airbags to deploy without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND / OR AIRBAGS MAY OPERATE/ DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING. Defect: The Airbag control module may corrode internally due to water intrusion. Internal corrosion could cause illumination of the Airbag warning light or cause the Airbags to deploy without warning. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace Airbag control module with a modified type.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause illumination of the Airbag warning light or cause the Airbags to deploy without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will replace Airbag control module with a modified type.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee may be included. Jeep estimates 11,209 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code 860 or the DVSA reference R/2000/069. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CherokeeTwo speed power transfer unit failure. Loss of power | Urgent | R/2026/138 | |
| CherokeeJeep Cherokee 2014-2014 Power liftgate module | Urgent | R/2024/230 | |
| CherokeeReverse lamp height | Book soon | R/2024/149 | |
| CherokeeThe Power Transfer Unit (PTU) may allow relative movement between the input splines and the transmission output shaft | Low | R/2023/196 | |
| CherokeeA possible loss of motive power or park function due to wear in the power transfer unit | Urgent | R/2021/029 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/1998/070 on 1 Feb 1999, for inaccurate indication of fuel tank contents. The one launched after it was R/2001/156 on 12 Apr 2002, for instrument panel cover concern. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/069, launched 2 August 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.