Jeep Renegade Recall R/2017/099: Side Window Airbags May Fail To Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 34
- vehicles in the UK
- S97
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Renegade vehicles built between 3 October 2016 and 22 November 2016. The left and right side window airbags were manufactured with incorrectly manufactured airbag inflator initiators that may not ignite when a deployment voltage is provided to the initiator. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the left right or both window airbags as instructed on all involved vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left and right side window airbags were manufactured with incorrectly manufactured airbag inflator initiators that may not ignite when a deployment voltage is provided to the initiator. As a result vehicles may experience a non-deployment of the window airbag during a crash event warranting an airbag deployment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE WINDOW AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY Defect: The left and right side window airbags were manufactured with incorrectly manufactured airbag inflator initiators that may not ignite when a deployment voltage is provided to the initiator. As a result vehicles may experience a non-deployment of the window airbag during a crash event warranting an airbag deployment. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the left right or both window airbags as instructed on all involved vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side window airbags may fail to deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the left right or both window airbags as instructed on all involved vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Renegade built between 3 October 2016 and 22 November 2016 may be included. Jeep estimates 34 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 S97 or the DVSA reference R/2017/099. 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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| RenegadeCatalyst efficiency | Low | R/2023/286 | |
| Compass, RenegadeThe PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding | Urgent | R/2023/202 | |
| RenegadeThe occupant restraint controller (orc) special features / function configuration memory may be incorrectly updated when certain diagnostic service tools are used | Low | R/2019/152 | |
| RenegadeThe right side engine mount may not have been machined correctly | Low | R/2019/054 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2017/056 on 31 Mar 2017, for transaxle wiring has been incorrectly fitted. The one launched after it was R/2017/320 on 15 Dec 2017, for brake booster water shield may be incorrectly installed. You can also see every Jeep recall, the Jeep Renegade recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/099, launched 31 March 2017. 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.