NHTSA recall 21V-873 (21V873000)
air bags recall reported November 10, 2021 - about 99,255 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V873000
- Also written as
- 21V-873
- Manufacturer number
- Y79
- Reported
- November 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~99,255
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
Why it is dangerous
Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-873 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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.