NHTSA Recall 19V449000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Air Bags. Reported 2019-06-13. An estimated 41,169 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The impact and acceleration sensors may fail and reduce the air bag system's ability to properly detect certain crash events.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the inability to properly detect a crash may result in improper air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sensors, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V63.
Manufacturer campaign number: V63
Notes
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.