NHTSA Campaign 16V799000
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
NHTSA campaign 16V799000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the air bags:knee bolster. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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 risk
- If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
Reported February 11, 2016
Vehicles covered by 16V799000 (1)
Jeep (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V799000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.