NHTSA recall 24V516000
Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
Jeep Cherokee
Reported Jul 8, 202413 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US, LLC)Maker’s number 71B
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.