Jeep Recalls 419,000 Grand Cherokees Because Side Airbags May Deploy Too Late

Stellantis has just announced a major recall affecting over 419,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees. The culprit? A critical, hidden software glitch that could stop your side airbags from deploying when you need them most. If you recently purchased one of these highly sought-after SUVs, your vehicle is highly likely to be on the NHTSA’s hit list.

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Which Jeep Models Are Affected?The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a staple of American roads, blending rugged off-road capability with modern family hauling. Unfortunately, this recall targets a huge swath of the current generation, adding to Stellantis’ recent recalls. According to official filings from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), exactly 419,035 vehicles are impacted in the United States. The affected models include:2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee2023–2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L (the popular three-row variant)

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