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Jeep Grand Cherokee side airbags may deploy too late

NHTSA campaign 26V328000 · Reported 2026-05-21 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Serious but crash-dependent: the vehicle drives normally and the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but side airbags that fire late offer less protection in a side impact, so book the update when it is available.

What's wrong, in plain English

A software mistake in the computer that controls the airbags and seat belts can delay the side airbags during a crash. The airbags still go off, but not as quickly as they should, so they may not be fully in place when you need them. Because of this, these Jeeps do not meet the federal side-impact protection rule. The fix is a free software update at the dealer. Your VIN becomes searchable on NHTSA's website on May 28, 2026.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (listings for this recall go live May 28, 2026).
2. Watch for your notification letter, expected to be mailed starting June 18, 2026.
3. Contact your Jeep dealer and ask for recall 01D (NHTSA 26V328000), or call Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403; the update is free.

Affected vehicles (7)

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the delayed deployment of the side air bags during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Safety risk
Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 01D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.