Jeep Cherokee (2014-2015): Air bags
Recall 15V041000 · Jan 28, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
230,290
vehicles affected
230,290
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V041000
- Date
- Jan 28, 2015
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 230,290
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Side/window > Curtain; Air bags > Side/window
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation.
What can happen
If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V041000?
1 model: Jeep Cherokee (2014-2015), about 230,290 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V041000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R05.
What can happen?
If the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.