NHTSA recall 21V-873: Air Bags

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported November 10, 2021 · 3 affected model years

Air Bags recall

21V-873
November 10, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
Safety risk
Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V873000
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Report dateNovember 10, 2021
ComponentAir Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:Software
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2022 Jeep Wagoneer10 recalls total2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer10 recalls total2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee12 recalls total

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