Stellantis to recall over 419,000 US vehicles over improper side air bag deployment (updated)

Stellantis NV

29/05/2026 08:41

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May 29 (Reuters) - Chrysler-parent Stellantis STLAM.MI is recalling 419,035 vehicles in the U.S. as a software error could delay the side air bags from deploying during a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
This would leave the vehicles non-compliant with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, NHTSA added.
The recall affects models including the 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the auto regulator said.
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software free of charge, NHTSA said.
     

(Reporting by Disha Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Ronojoy Mazumdar and Rashmi Aich)
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