The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V449000·Announced 2019-06-13

Jeep Cherokee Recall for Air Bag Sensor Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because air bag sensors may fail, potentially preventing proper deployment in 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 safety-critical component (air bags) where failure increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the impact and acceleration sensors may fail, which reduces the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.

In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect the impact may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury. The recall began on August 8, 2019.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63. 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.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
Affected units
41,169

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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