Fiat-Chrysler Expands Recall of 2014-'15 Jeep Cherokee for Airbag Software Fix | Edmunds.com

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AUBURN HILLS, Michigan — Fiat-Chrysler is adding an estimated 62,148 vehicles to an earlier recall of 2014-'15 Jeep Cherokee SUVs to fix a problem with airbag software, the automaker said on Tuesday.

"The campaign will upgrade software that governs side-curtain and seat-mounted side airbags following a small number of inadvertent deployments, most of which occurred in harsh, off-road environments," Fiat-Chrysler said in a statement.

The company said it is unaware of any related accidents or injuries.

The expansion follows a "routine review" by company engineers.

The number of recalled Cherokees in the U.S. for this problem now is estimated at 230,240.

Jeep dealers will upgrade the software to recalibrate the threshold for airbag deployment. A date has not been set for the recall. Owners can contact Jeep customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

No information about the expanded recall has been posted on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which oversees vehicle safety in the U.S.

NHTSA told consumers in the initial recall "if the air bags deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation, it can increase the risk of personal injury and increase the risk of a crash."

Edmunds says: Fiat-Chrysler said owners will be notified once software becomes available. If you have a concern in the meantime, it's best to contact your dealer.

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FCA expands Jeep Cherokee recall to 68k more vehicles

FCA expands Jeep Cherokee recall to 68k more vehiclesImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: JeepImage Credit: Jeep2015 CherokeeMSRP$23,095ShopReviewsMore PhotosJeep Cherokee Canyon Trail: Moab Easter Jeep SafariJeep Cherokee Canyon Trail ConceptLong-Term 2014 Jeep Cherokee: June 2014 UpdateLong-Term 2014 Jeep CherokeeJeep Cherokee Urbane: Beijing 2014Jeep Cherokee Sageland: Beijing 2014Chris Bruce

FCA is expanding its airbag software update for the 2014 and 2015 Jeep Cherokee to cover 68,593 more of the vehicles worldwide. This brings the total to 316,774 Cherokees. Of those, there are now 230,240 in the US, 28,110 in Canada, 6,367 in Mexico, and 52,057 outside of NAFTA. According to the automaker, after reviewing the potentially affected population, it discovered these additional Cherokees in need of the upgrade.

The original campaign to repair these vehicles was announced in early February. Engineers found a small number of cases where dramatic changes to the angle of the vehicle that upset its balance caused the side-curtain and seat-mounted side airbags to deploy because they anticipated a rollover. This especially occurred when driving off-road.

According to FCA, there're no additional reports of this happening, and the company isn't aware of any injuries or accidents. The fix is simply a software upgrade that recalibrates the airbags' deployment.


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May 12, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC is expanding by an estimated 62,148 vehicles its recall of U.S.-market SUVs** to upgrade air-bag software.

The action follows a routine review of the originally reported vehicle population by FCA US engineers. There have been no additional incidents and FCA US is unaware of any related injuries or accidents.

The campaign will upgrade software that governs side-curtain and seat-mounted side air bags following a small number of inadvertent deployments – most of which occurred in harsh, off-road environments. They were prompted by maneuvers that dramatically changed the vehicles' angle of operation, relative to the ground, and the air-bag systems – sensing potential rollover conditions – automatically activated.

The software upgrade will recalibrate the threshold for deployment and the vehicles will remain compliant with all applicable safety regulations.

Affected are certain 2014 and 2015 Jeep Cherokees. The revised estimate for the U.S. totals 230,240. Revised estimates for other markets are as follows: 28,110 in Canada; 6,367 in Mexico and 52,057 outside the NAFTA region. The revised global total is 316,774 – a difference of 68,593.

The Company will notify affected customers. Software will be available at that time.

Customers with additional concerns or questions may call 1-800-853-1403.

** http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=16332&mid=431Featured Gallery2015 Jeep Cherokee

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Hank the Autodog takes a ride in the long-term 2014 Jeep Cherokee

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Autoblog readers, meet Hank, my 40-pound, six-year-old Shar Pei and Staffordshire Terrier mix, a combination also known as a Pit Bull. Pit Bulls and car enthusiasts have a lot in common. They're a little intimidating to your average man on the street, but at the end of the day all they want to do is feel the breeze in their ears.

Dogs who love car rides are the ultimate enthusiasts, and Hank especially is a canine connoisseur of cars. There is nothing Hank likes more than to hop in and go for a ride. With an owner like me, he has developed refined tastes when it comes to cars. As our long-term Jeep Cherokee is about to leave the Autoblog Garage, and since the weather is warming back up, it's the perfect time to give our Autodog one last spin in his favorite Jeep.

We wanted to see what a car ride looks like from a dog's perspective. Luckily, we have a cache of GoPros and plenty of cars on hand to give Hank one last chance to go for a window-down ride. After many pets, treats, and drives around town, we put together this video montage of Hank's best day ever.

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