Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee Recall R/2013/120: Inadvertent Deployment Of Airbags, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Oct 2013
- Launched
- 14,558
- vehicles in the UK
- M35
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee, Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 1 September 2001 and 28 March 2004. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module may experience a very high voltage spike which may result in the inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or the seatbelt pretensioner. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles for the fitment of a filter harness for the ORC module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module may experience a very high voltage spike which may result in the inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or the seatbelt pretensioner. This could result in the loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS Defect: The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module may experience a very high voltage spike which may result in the inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or the seatbelt pretensioner. This could result in the loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles for the fitment of a filter harness for the ORC module.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or the seatbelt pretensioner.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles for the fitment of a filter harness for the ORC module.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee, Grand Cherokee built between 1 September 2001 and 28 March 2004 may be included. Jeep estimates 14,558 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 M35 or the DVSA reference R/2013/120. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2013/085 on 9 Sep 2013, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2013/151 on 7 Mar 2014, for instrument cluster may fail. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/120, launched 31 October 2013. 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.