JEEP CHEROKEE 2014: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V041000

Make Model Year
JEEP CHEROKEE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-03-04 2015-01-28 2015-01-28

Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2014-11-19

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R05

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 230290

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation.

Consequence

If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.