Town & Country Van 2WD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1997)
1996 - 1997
(SR)
Viper
**2001 - 2002
(ST)
Sebring Coupe/Stratus Coupe**
1997 - 2001**
(TJ)
Wrangler
1999 - **2001**
(WJ)
Grand Cherokee
1997 - **2001**
(XJ)
Cherokee
1993 - 1998
(ZJ)
Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN IS PROVIDED TO IDENTIFY THE PARTS AND PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO DEACTIVATE AIRBAGS
AUTHORIZED BY NHTSA. AIRBAG DEACTIVATION IS A CUSTOMER PAY PROCEDURE, NOT COVERED UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE WARRANTY. THE COMPONENT PARTS ARE COVERED UNDER THE APPROPRIATE MOPAR PART WARRANTY.
NOTE:
**SOME 2001 MODEL YEAR PACKAGES (AN/AN84/DN/JR/LH/PL/PT/RS/TJ) REQUIRE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC)
CONFIGURATION USING THE DRB III(R) AS DETAILED IN EACH VEHICLE SPECIFIC PACKAGE.**
DISCUSSION:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation is now offering airbag on-off switches for the selected vehicles listed above. The switches are packaged in a kit containing
all necessary parts (except as indicated) and a detailed instruction sheet. Under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's rule, consumers
will be authorized for on-off switches by claiming they meet any of several criteria. Airbag on-off switches must not be installed without the vehicle
owner presenting the NHTSA authorization letter. For more information concerning the authorization process and/or the authorization letter call
NHTSA's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. We encourage you (dealer) to install these switches when the customer is interested in doing so and
has the necessary NHTSA authorization.
NOTE:
FOR SOME 2000 MODEL YEAR APPLICATIONS (AB/AN/AN84/DN/JA/NS) **AND SOME 2001 CARRYOVER APPLICATIONS
(AB/BR/WJ/XJ)**, A NEW OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT IS REQUIRED, P/N 05013528AA, AND MUST BE ORDERED IN ADDITION TO
THE AIRBAG SWITCH KIT. THE NEW INSERT IS ORANGE, AND MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE CUSTOMER IN PLACE OF THE
YELLOW ONE, P/N 05013517AA, THAT WILL COME IN THE AIRBAG KIT.
**FOR SOME 2001 MODEL YEAR APPLICATIONS (WITH J1850 BUS, AN/AN84/DN/JR/LH/PL(PT/RS/TJ) A NEW OWNER'S MANUAL
INSERT IS REQUIRED, P/N 05016025AA, AND MUST BE ORDERED IN ADDITION TO THE AIRBAG SWITCH KIT. THE NEW INSERT
MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE CUSTOMER AFTER INSTALLATION.**