Jeep Recall 95V-057: Air bags – frontal

Affected: 1995 Jeep Cherokee. Filed with NHTSA on March 21, 1995, covering about 70,000 vehicles.

The problem

Certain of the driver's side air bag modules were assembled without an arming lever.

The risk

This condition will cause the air bag to not deploy in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the potential for personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the air bag module arming lever and will replace those air bag modules that are missing a lever.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign95V-057 (95V057000)
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentAir bags › Frontal
Report dateMarch 21, 1995
Owners notifiedApril 28, 1995
Vehicles affected70,000
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 95V-057 repair free?

Yes. Jeep dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the air bag module arming lever and will replace those air bag modules that are missing a lever.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 70,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.