Air bags: knee bolsterRecall 16V-799 · 2017 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-799 covers 88 2017 Jeep Cherokee for a air bags: knee bolster problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V799000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.
The risk
If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84.
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
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 13, 2016 to October 17, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.