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Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall 24V897: Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 24V897, reported November 27, 2024, 14 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A connector for the front seat side air bags may not be properly secured on certain Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Because of this, the side air bags may not deploy during a crash. The vehicles also fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, which covers side impact protection.

A side air bag that does not deploy in a crash raises the risk of injury to the occupant. Owners of the affected 2021-2024 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models should take this recall seriously.

The repair is free at an authorized dealer, where the connector will be secured. Affected vehicles have already been remedied according to the notice, but owners can confirm their status by checking their VIN for open recalls or by contacting FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall number B3B.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V897Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Problem
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."
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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.
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 nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Grand Cherokee202220232024
Jeep Grand Cherokee L2021202220232024