Mechanic Notes

2021 Jeep Cherokee Curtain recall 24V516000

Safety recall

Component: Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain · Campaign 24V516000 · Reported 08/07/2024

Symptoms / what can happen

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Cause

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.

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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