Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V873000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-11-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V873000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
99,255
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-10
Owners notified
2021-12-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Grand Cherokee2021
Jeep Grand Wagoneer2022
Jeep Wagoneer2022

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.