Air bagsRecall 21V-873 · Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 21V-873 covers 99,255 Jeep vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V873000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
The fix
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.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 216 vehicles were listed as unreachable.