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- AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
- Risk
- Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The airbag control module in these vehicles may contain incorrect software. This can cause the driver, passenger, and knee airbags to be disabled without any warning to the driver.
If the airbags are disabled, they will not deploy in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.
An authorized dealer will reprogram the occupant restraint controller at no cost to you. Owners were notified by mail beginning December 2, 2021, and you can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions. 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
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2022 |
| Jeep Wagoneer | 2022 |