Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V454000 Reported November 25, 2009

Passenger side airbag improper deployment

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Electrical System · 2,977 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V454000
Manufacturer Campaign
J33
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2,977
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 25, 2009

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The airbag may not properly protect the passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 09V454000 or campaign J33.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V454000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V454000?

NHTSA recall 09V454000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on November 25, 2009. It addresses: Passenger side airbag improper deployment. The recall affects approximately 2,977 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V454000 or the manufacturer campaign number J33. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.