Air bags: side/windowRecall 24V-897 · Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 24V-897 covers 14 Jeep vehicles for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V897000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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."
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.