Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V799000

Air bags: knee bolster

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-11-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V799000

Air bags: knee bolster

Component
Air bags: knee bolster
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
88
Reported to NHTSA
2016-11-02
Owners notified
2016-11-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Cherokee2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.