NHTSA recall 15V-041 (15V041000)
air bags recall reported January 28, 2015 - about 230,290 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V041000
- Also written as
- 15V-041
- Manufacturer number
- R05
- Reported
- January 28, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~230,290
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation.
Why it is dangerous
If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-041 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.