Air Bag On-off Switch problems of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Two problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Follow-up letter from frank seales, jr. , chief counsel, NHTSA, dated4/15/99. My 1996 Jeep Cherokee is not listed as having an available airbag switch. Furthermore, after scanning the list of five middle atlantic states, I found no Chrysler corporation dealers listed.

2 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Wife is 4 feet tall and cannot drive without sitting closer than 10 inches to the wheel. Afraid driver's side air bag may explode, causing injury to wife. Wants to install the disconnect switch. Concern about safety of short person and air bag; posted on 09-07-1999. Also, concern about safety of short person and air bag; posted on 09-07-1999.


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