2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee Curtain Air Bag Recall (24V516)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 13 vehicles · Reported July 8, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 13 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." An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V516 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V516000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 71B |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 8, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee |
| Units affected | 13 |
| Component | Air Bags > Side / Window > Curtain |
| Safety risk | An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee in recall 24V516?
An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Cherokee with recall 24V516?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Cherokee shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the curtain, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V516?
Recall 24V516 covers 13 vehicles: 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee.
NHTSA lists 13 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Jeep | Cherokee |
What is the fix for the Cherokee curtain air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 24V516 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 24V516 to NHTSA on July 8, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V516000. |
This recall was filed 27 months ago. If your Cherokee was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Cherokee is part of recall 24V516?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V516 is open on your Cherokee, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V516000 is open on your Cherokee, it will be listed there, along with Jeep recall number 71B. You can also ask any Jeep dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Cherokee owners do about recall 24V516?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V516000 applies to your Cherokee.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Jeep dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any curtain symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Cherokee owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 11 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 24V516 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 217 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 11 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Jeep Cherokee: 166 complaints in total, 8 about the air bags
- 2022 Jeep Cherokee: 51 complaints in total, 3 about the air bags
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Car accident on 1/24 hit tree head on around 35 mph with NO airbags deploying. Suffered from concussion and whiplash, and potential of more serious injury. Insurance will be inspecting vehicle in the next week to determine total loss.
2021 Jeep Cherokee owner, ME, NHTSA complaint 11713613, filed January 27, 2026
We were in a front impact vehicle accident. Airbags didn't deploy, brakes failed after impact and the engine didn't shut down. I had to disconnect the ecu power relay for the engine to stop.
2021 Jeep Cherokee owner, UT, NHTSA complaint 11402644, filed March 12, 2021
I was involved in an accident on May 27, 2021 with my brand new Jeep Cherokee Latitude 2021, less than 3 k miles. Another driver ran a red light and I t-boned him, all of his air bags went off, but none of my air bags deployed.
2021 Jeep Cherokee owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11419036, filed May 30, 2021
Can recall 24V516 make my Cherokee a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V516
Is the 24V516000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Cherokee is part of recall 24V516000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V516000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Jeep. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.