Auburn Hills, MI – August 20, 2023 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) which owns the Jeep brand, is recalling 44,708 SUVs due to a problem with the side airbags. This increases the potential of injury in a collision.
The following vehicles are affected by this recall:
- 2022 – 2023 Jeep Wagoneer
- 2022 – 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Recall summary
The side curtain airbags are located inside the vehicle’s B-pillar, which sits in between their first and second doors.
In the affected vehicles, the B-pillar trim is ill-fitting. This could prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying properly in the event of a crash.
Recall risks
An airbag that does not deploy will not be able to protect occupants in the event of a crash, upping the risk of injury.
Other Jeep recalls
In April 2023, Stellantis recalled 45,711 vehicles including the 2021-2023 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wrangler, over a problem with the high-pressure fuel pump which could cause the vehicle to stall, as reported.
In July 2023, the 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee was included in a Stellantis recall over an issue which could affect the vehicle’s stability, also as reported.
The repair
Dealers will reseat or replace the B-pillar trim on all affected vehicles free of charge. Stellantis will reimburse vehicle owners who paid for their own repairs before the recall was issued.
Owners will be notified by September 22, 2023.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
More than 44,000 SUVs are affected by this Jeep B-pillar recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool
