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Jeep Cherokee Recall 19V449: Air bag sensors may fail, risking improper air bag deployment

NHTSA campaign 19V449, reported June 13, 2019, 41,169 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain sensors in the air bag system, the impact and acceleration sensors, may fail. When they do, the system may not properly detect certain crash events.

In a crash, this inability to properly detect the event may result in improper air bag deployment, which increases the risk of injury.

The repair is free. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors at no charge. You can also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V449Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.
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.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Cherokee2019