Jeep recalls 2022–2026 Grand Cherokee and 2023–2025 Grand Cherokee L over software error that may delay side air bags
A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may make the side air bags deploy late in a crash, which raises the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will update the software for free. Owners may call Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 and use recall number 01D; VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 2022–2026
- Company
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Hazard
- Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 419,035 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 18, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V328000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 01D
- Model years: 2022–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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