Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Viper, Grand Cherokee And 1 More Recall R/2016/021: Inadvertent Deployment Of A Front Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 14,551
- vehicles in the UK
- R06
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee, Dodge Viper, Grand Cherokee and 1 more vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2004. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may allow a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner to inadvertently deploy. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the ORC Module. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of WG/WJ models is suspended however KJ models remain unaffected. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may allow a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner to inadvertently deploy.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF A FRONT AIRBAG Defect: The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may allow a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner to inadvertently deploy. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the ORC Module. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of WG/WJ models is suspended however KJ models remain unaffected.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: inadvertent deployment of a front airbag.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the ORC Module. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of WG/WJ models is suspended however KJ models remain unaffected.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee, Dodge Viper, Grand Cherokee and 1 more built between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2004 may be included. Jeep estimates 14,551 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 R06 or the DVSA reference R/2016/021. 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 | |
| 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/2015/218 on 6 Feb 2016, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/026 on 18 Mar 2016, for fire may occur. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/021, launched 18 March 2016. 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.