JEEP CHEROKEE 2017: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V799000

Make Model Year
JEEP CHEROKEE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-09 2016-11-02 2016-11-02

Production Dates: 2016-10-13 - 2016-10-17

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: S84

Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 88

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.

Consequence

If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84.

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.