NHTSA Recall # | 121692 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V799000 |
MFG Compaign # | S84 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
Date of notification | 09/11/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/10/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/10/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/11/16 |
Report created | 02/11/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 88 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |