Vehicle recall 21V873000 · November 10, 2021

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer and 1 more model

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may have incorrect software which can disable the driver, passenger, and knee air bags without warning.
Consequence: Disabled air bags can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ORC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y79.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 21V873000
Reported to NHTSA: November 10, 2021
Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer campaign: Y79
Owner notification: December 2, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected: 99,255
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Air bags; Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software

Recall 21V873000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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