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More than 400K Jeep vehicles under recall over airbag sensor issue
Owners will get free software updates after FCA US said just 1% of the recalled vehicles are suspected to have the defect.
- WASHINGTON — FCA recalled 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokee models to address a software glitch that could delay side airbag deployment during crashes.
- The software error exists in the occupant restraint controller module, causing side airbag pressure sensors to remain active longer than necessary and draining sensor life.
- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only 1% of recalled vehicles are suspected to have the defect, though faulty sensors increase injury risks during crashes.
- Consumers will receive notifications starting the week of June 11 to visit dealerships for a free software update to remedy the faulty sensors.
- The defect affects cars produced through Oct. 9, 2025, and owners can check their VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to verify if their vehicle is included.
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419,000 Grand Cherokees Recalled Over Side Air Bag Deployment Delay
Chrysler parent Stellantis is recalling 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokees due to a software issue that could lead to a delay in the deployment of the side airbags in a side-impact crash. According to a recall notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) X account on May 29, the Jeep Grand Cherokees could have occupant constraint modules with faulty software that inadvertently causes the door airbag pressure sensors to r…
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