Air bags: side/windowRecall 15V-041 · 2014–2015 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-041 covers 230,290 2014–2015 Jeep Cherokee for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation.
The risk
If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,163 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2013 to November 19, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.