The parent company of Chrysler announced Friday it will pull more than 419,000 vehicles from American roads due to a computer glitch that could prevent side airbags from functioning correctly during accidents, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Federal safety regulators explained that this software malfunction could cause delays in side airbag activation during collisions, making these vehicles fail to meet required U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The safety recall impacts several vehicle models, including 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models, according to the federal transportation safety agency.
Authorized dealerships will provide software updates for the occupant restraint controller module at no cost to vehicle owners, safety officials confirmed.
