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Jeep Grand Cherokee Side Air Bags May Deploy Late
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Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V328000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 21, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | AIR Bags: AIR Bag/restraint Control Module:software |
| Vehicles covered | 8 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
A software error in the computer that controls the air bags may cause the side air bags to deploy late during a crash, instead of deploying when needed. This affects certain Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Dealers will fix the problem by updating the control module's software, free of charge to the owner.
What you should do
2. Contact a Chrysler dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
3. The software update is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V328000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (8)
Who to contact
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Jeep Air Bag Recalls Involve Software, Connectors, and Deployment · all 11 Jeep recalls in this area
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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.