Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall R/2015/098: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

19 Jun 2015

Launched

1,069

vehicles in the UK

P67

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Jeep recalled Grand Cherokee vehicles built between 25 July 2012 and 28 June 2014. During the manufacturing process the coating on the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) printed circuit may not have been applied correctly. The dealer will replace the ORC module. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

During the manufacturing process the coating on the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) printed circuit may not have been applied correctly. If the coating has been applied incorrectly it can result in lead salts forming which can cause a resistive short across the ORC module printed circuit board(s). Atmospheric humidity may increase the potential for this condition to occur. Should this occur then it will cause the airbag warning lamp to illuminate and potentially disable the passive restraint system. Ultimately this can result in an inoperative passive restraint system (airbag) which could increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: It is possible that during the manufacturing process the coating on the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) printed circuit may not have been applied correctly. If the coating has been applied incorrectly it can result in lead salts forming which can cause a resistive short across the ORC module printed circuit board(s). Atmospheric humidity may increase the potential for this condition to occur. Should this occur then it will cause the airbag warning lamp to illuminate and potentially disable the passive restraint system. Ultimately this can result in an inoperative passive restraint system (airbag) which could increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the ORC module.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in lead salts forming which can cause a resistive short across the ORC module printed circuit board(s).

The Fix

The dealer will replace the ORC module.

Are You Affected?

Grand Cherokee built between 25 July 2012 and 28 June 2014 may be included. Jeep estimates 1,069 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
2. Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code P67 or the DVSA reference R/2015/098. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2015/073 on 24 Apr 2015, for electronic stability control may become disabled. The one launched after it was R/2015/184 on 23 Oct 2015, for engine may stall. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2015/098, launched 19 June 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.