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🧸 Product DE BG DK FI GR IE THE NETHERLANDS PT SE SK July 22, 2016

Jeep — Grand Cherokee / Liberty

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A defect in the control unit of the occupant restraint system may cause the front airbag and/or the seat belt pre-tensioner to activate unintentionally.
Origin
United States
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3703 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A problem has been found in some Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty cars. A part that controls the airbag and seat belt may not work right.

What's happening? This part might turn on the airbag or seat belt tightener by mistake. This could cause injuries or accidents.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these Jeep models in Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, or Slovakia, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Jeep dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel hurt after an airbag goes off by mistake.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A defect in the control unit of the occupant restraint system may cause the front airbag and/or the seat belt pre-tensioner to activate unintentionally. · Origin: United States

First published
July 22, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/216686

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What is this product recall alert about?
Jeep — Grand Cherokee / Liberty. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A defect in the control unit of the occupant restraint system may cause the front airbag and/or the seat belt pre-tensioner to activate unintentionally. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 22, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, THE NETHERLANDS, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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