Recall 15V041 affects 230,290 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles for unexpected side-curtain and seat air bag deployment. Repair is free at any franchised Jeep dealer.
Jeep is recalling 230,290 2014-2015 Cherokee vehicles under recall 15V041 because the side curtain and seat air bags can deploy unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven. An unintended air bag deployment can raise the risk of injury and a crash, and Jeep dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain and seat air bags in the 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee are controlled by the Occupant Restraint Control module, the air bag computer. It watches vehicle motion and crash signals, then decides when the side air bags are needed to protect occupants in a qualifying side impact or rollover event.
On affected Cherokees, the module software has a calibration problem. During certain off-road or high-angle vehicle motions, the vehicle can cross the software's deployment threshold even when the vehicle has not crashed. The module then commands the side curtain and seat air bags to deploy during vehicle operation. The fix is a dealer software re-flash with updated deployment calibration.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bags deploy during operation, so an owner does not get a dashboard message or driving symptom that reliably points to the problem first.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2014 and 2015 Cherokee with side air bag and side curtain air bag components listed separately.
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee | side curtain air bag |
|---|---|
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee | side air bag |
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee | side curtain air bag |
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee | side air bag |
| Units affected | 230,290 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
Unexpected air bag deployment while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of personal injury and a crash. This recall does not carry a park outside instruction or an instruction to stop driving, but it still needs prompt service because the restraint system can activate when it should not. Repair is free at any franchised Jeep dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jeep dealer to schedule the free occupant restraint control module software update that addresses unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if Jeep mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V041 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the software update is complete, and avoid delaying the repair once your VIN is included.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jeep technician re-flashes the occupant restraint control module software so the air bag system uses the corrected programming. The software update and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for the same repair before the owner letter, the reimbursement process asks you to send the original receipt and other proof of payment to the company for expense confirmation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 28, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 18, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V041?
Recall 15V041 covers 230,290 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with side curtain and seat air bags that can deploy unexpectedly during vehicle operation. That can increase injury risk and crash risk. Jeep dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cherokee is included in recall 15V041. If it is, contact a franchised Jeep dealer to schedule the occupant restraint control module software re-flash. Reference recall number 15V041 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Jeep dealers will re-flash the occupant restraint control module software free of charge under recall 15V041.
Is it safe to drive my Jeep Cherokee before recall 15V041 is fixed?
The recall does not say to stop driving, but the defect is a safety risk. The side curtain and seat air bags can deploy unexpectedly while the vehicle is in operation, increasing injury risk and crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free repair.
What if I bought my Jeep Cherokee used?
The free recall repair still applies. Safety recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2014-2015 Cherokee is included, then contact a franchised Jeep dealer and reference recall number 15V041.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V041000 |
|---|---|
| Jeep customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V041 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V041000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →