Jeep Recall 00V-105: Air bags – sensor/control module-inactive

Affected: 1997–1999 Jeep Cherokee. Filed with NHTSA on April 11, 2000, covering about 395,000 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Water and/or road salt in the proximity of the air bag control module could lead to corrosion.

The risk

Such corrosion can lead to illumination of the air bag warning light or could allow inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

The fix

Dealers will replace the air bag control module and locate the new module on the top of the transmission tunnel.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign00V-105 (00V105000)
Manufacturer number860
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentAir bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Report dateApril 11, 2000
Owners notifiedMay 15, 2000
Vehicles affected395,000
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 00V-105 repair free?

Yes. Jeep dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the air bag control module and locate the new module on the top of the transmission tunnel.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 395,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.