Mechanic Notes

2017 Jeep Cherokee Knee Bolster recall 16V799000

Safety recall

Component: Air Bags: Knee Bolster · Campaign 16V799000 · Reported 02/11/2016

Symptoms / what can happen

If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Cause

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.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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