AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The air bag control module in your Jeep Grand Cherokee is a computer that helps deploy your side air bags in a crash. In certain 2022-2026 models, a software bug in this module could cause the air bags to deploy late or not at all.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags don't deploy on time during a crash, you could be at a higher risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will update the software in your air bag control module to ensure your side air bags deploy properly, and this repair will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
The side air bags in your Jeep Grand Cherokee are designed to deploy in a side impact to protect you and your passengers. In some 2022-2024 models, a critical electrical connector may not be secure, which could prevent the air bags from working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're involved in a side impact and the side air bags don't deploy, you're at higher risk of injury. This is a serious safety issue that could leave you vulnerable in a collision.
Free Fix
Your authorized Jeep dealer has already secured the electrical connector for you, so you don't need to take any action. However, if you have any questions or concerns, you can contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the front seat side air bags (SAB) may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is B3B.
The energy-absorbing foam in your Jeep Grand Cherokee's front bumper helps protect you in a crash by cushioning the impact and deploying the airbags correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the foam is missing, your front airbags might not inflate as they should in a crash, which could increase the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will check your vehicle and add the missing foam, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The front bumper may be missing energy absorbing foam, which can cause the front air bags not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the foam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 41B.