NHTSA recall 16V799000
Air bags › Knee bolster
Jeep Cherokee
Reported Nov 2, 201688 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number S84Built Oct 13, 2016 – Oct 17, 2016
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.