The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V041000·Announced 2015-01-28

Chrysler Recalls 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee for Unintended Air Bag Deployment

Chrysler is recalling 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because side and seat air bags may deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unintended air bag deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured between January 1, 2013, and November 19, 2014. The recall involves approximately 230,290 vehicles.

The affected vehicles may experience unintended deployment of side curtain and seat air bags during normal vehicle operation. If the air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
230,290

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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