NHTSA recall 16V-799 (16V799000)
air bags recall reported November 2, 2016 - about 88 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V799000
- Also written as
- 16V-799
- Manufacturer number
- S84
- Reported
- November 2, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~88
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-799 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.