Cherokee (Jeep) – Curtain Airbag Connector Issue (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 JEEP CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 JEEP CHEROKEE vehicles due to air bags:side/window:curtain issues. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026