CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built in a narrow window in October 2016 may have improperly welded inflators in the driver's knee airbag. The weld defect may keep the airbag from inflating properly.
If the driver's knee airbag does not deploy properly in a crash, the risk of injury is increased. Owners should be aware of this defect and act on the recall.
Chrysler will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee airbag module free of charge. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall S84). You should also check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Cherokee | 2017 |
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