Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2002/104: Side Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Jan 2003
- Launched
- 1,207
- vehicles in the UK
- B08
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 23 July 2002. The side air bags may not deploy in a side impact as designed. The dealer will replace air bag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The side air bags may not deploy in a side impact as designed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The side air bags may not deploy in a side impact as designed. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will replace air bag.
Are You Affected?
Grand Cherokee built between 1 January 2002 and 23 July 2002 may be included. Jeep estimates 1,207 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 B08 or the DVSA reference R/2002/104. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee, WranglerJeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery | Urgent | R/2026/029 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L diesel. Loss of crankshaft reference position. Software update | Urgent | R/2025/485 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee 2023-2024. 2nd row head restraints | Low | R/2025/384 | |
| Grand CherokeeHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor inoperable | Low | R/2025/286 | |
| Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee steering column control module (SCCM) internal failure | Urgent | R/2024/330 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2002/116 on 29 Nov 2002, for possible loss of servo assistance. The one launched after it was R/2003/019 on 4 Aug 2003, for possible loss of brake servo assistance. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/104, launched 6 January 2003. 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.