Over 120,000 Jeeps are being recalled after a potentially dangerous head restraint flaw in certain models.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the recall report after headrests in some Jeep cars could cause injury in the event of a crash.
Jeeps were a part of the recent recall[/caption]
Over 120,000 cars are at risk, according to the report[/caption]
Chrysler’s report says that 121,398 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L models could be affected by the head restraint malfunction.
Second-row headrests may not lock upright in 2023 and 2024 models, according to the recall.
The head restraint could fold forward due to a locking interference, and “may increase the risk of injury to seat occupants in certain types of crashes.”
The cars were produced from May 16, 2023 to May 2, 2024.
“Vehicles may have been built with 2nd row head restraints containing an internal locking mechanism with an interference condition, which may prevent the headrest from locking upright,” the recall said.
“A head restraint that is folded forward may increase the risk of injury to seat occupants in certain types of crashes.”
Over 78,000 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokees were affected alongside 43,241 2023-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ls.
The company will notify car dealers around July 24, and will begin telling owners around Sept. 5.
Stellantis, Chrysler‘s parent company, will inspect the second-row headrests and replace them for free.
Customer service can also be called at 1-800-853-1403 for more information on recall 20C.
Recent Stellantis recalls
Late last month, Stellantis recalled over 250,000 vehicles in the United States due to another potentially dangerous fault.
The NHTSA’s release said that certain Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles had incorrectly fitted side curtain airbags.
The models affected were made from 2022-2025.
“Curtain airbags which do not have proper pressure retention may reduce occupant protection and increase the risk of partial and complete ejection of an occupant through a side window during certain types of crashes,” the report read.
How can I check if my car is part of a recall?
If you own a car that’s been recently recalled, you can easily check your VIN.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) makes it incredibly quick and easy for drivers to check and see if their vehicle is part of a recent (or past) recall.
The VIN checking tool also allows drivers to see whether or not the repair was completed within the last 15 years, making it an incredible tool for buyers of used cars.
All recalls initiated by the NHTSA mean free repairs for drivers, even if it’s an engine or a transmission replacement. If your VIN shows an active recall that has not been repaired, it’s important to make an appointment at your nearest dealership.
Here’s how to make an appointment for a recall:
- Look up your VIN using the NHTSA tool.
- Find out the recall number/ID from the manufacturer.
- Call your nearest dealership’s service center with the ID number handy, and mention you’d like to schedule an appointment to repair the recall. The repair can only be done at a dealership, as they’re authorized by the manufacturer to conduct the repair free of cost using genuine parts.
- Try to make the appointment as soon as possible.
- Once the repair is completed, the dealership will update the information associated with the VIN to reflect it’s been completed.
Source: NHTSA
The company said that it would inspect and replace the airbags if needed.
In 2023, Chrysler recalled 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee models due to a fire risk, and warned drivers to park their cars outside.
“An electrical short in the power lift gate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off,” the agency wrote at the time.
“This recall affects 132,099 vehicles previously repaired during a 2015 recall.”
Recalls can be checked by vehicle license plate information, VIN, or the car’s year, make, and model.
The website, hosted by the NHTSA, can be found here.
U.S. residents can use the NHTSA website to see if their car is recalled[/caption]
