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Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall 26V328: Side Air Bags May Deploy Late in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 26V328, reported May 21, 2026, 419,035 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A software error in the occupant restraint controller module can cause the side air bags to deploy later than they should during a crash. The vehicle also does not fully meet federal side impact protection requirements (FMVSS 214).

Delayed side air bag deployment raises the risk of injury in a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, check whether your VIN is included in this recall. VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting May 28, 2026, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. You can also call Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 and reference recall number 01D.

The repair is free. An authorized dealer will update the occupant restraint controller module software at no charge.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V328Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Problem
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."
Risk
Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 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.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Grand Cherokee20222023202420252026
Jeep Grand Cherokee L202320242025