The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V799000·Announced 2016-11-02

Jeep Cherokee Recall for Driver Knee Air Bag Weld Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because improper welds may prevent the driver's knee air bag from inflating properly.

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 safety-critical component (air bag) where failure increases injury risk in a crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured between October 13, 2016, and October 17, 2016. The recall addresses a defect involving improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator, which may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.

If the driver's knee air bag does not inflate correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified manufacturing window for the 2017 model year.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2016. 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 Bag
Hazard
Affected units
88

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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