Recall Details For: 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 16V799000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 121642
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:16V799000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: JEEP
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: CHEROKEE
- MODEL YEAR: 2017
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : S84
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20161013
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20161017
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 88
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20161109
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20161102
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20161102
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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 NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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