JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V873000

Make Model Year
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-12-02 2021-11-10 2021-11-12

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Y79

Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 99255

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.