The steering column control module (SCCM) may have been built with an inadequate welded connection between the internal flexible cable (FFC) and the busbar. The faulty connection may not allow the signal from the occupant safety control (ORC) module to reach the driver’s airbag module, preventing it from deploying. An airbag that fails to deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of an accident.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 3 April and 16 May 2023.
Jeep recall code: 36B
Affected models: Grand Cherokee
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 7,146
Source: Rapex Alert 52/2024 SR/03807/24