JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (2013–2014)
What the hazard is
This could cause the airbag warning lamp to illuminate and potentially disable the passive restraint system. This could cause an increased risk of injury during certain crash conditions.
What to do
Chrysler Jeep will notify vehicle owners who can take their vehicle to a Jeep dealership whereby the dealer will repair and/ or replace circuit board.
Defect
Some of the above vehicles may experience the Occupant Resistant Control (ORC) module developing an internal fault. A coating on the ORC module printed circuit boards may have been improperly applied during the manufacturing process. If the coating was applied incorrectly, lead salts may form and cause a resistive short across the ORC module printed circuit board