The problem
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 jeep grand cherokee passenger vehicles manufactured from october 22 through november 12, 2009. The passenger side airbag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
The risk
The airbag may not properly protect the passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the top cover of the instrument panel free of charge. The campaign is expected to begin in december 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Contacts
Chrysler's campaign number is j33. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V454000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.