Key highlights
- The recall covers 1,394 examples of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee sold in Australia.
- A fault in the Occupant Restraint Controller could affect the operation of the side airbags during a collision.
- Owners of affected vehicles must visit an authorised Jeep dealership for a free software update.
Stellantis Australia has recalled 1,394 examples of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee over a software fault that could affect the deployment of the vehicle’s side airbags.
Published on 13 October 2026, the recall is listed under reference REC-006741 and concerns a potential issue with the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
According to the official Australian vehicle recall notice, a software issue could cause the front door airbag pressure sensors to remain active.
This could result in delayed deployment of the side airbags during an accident, potentially increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The recall covers selected 2023 model-year Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles sold in Australia. Owners are advised to check their vehicle identification number (VIN) to confirm whether their vehicle is affected.
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What’s the defect, and why is it a concern?
The recall concerns the software controlling the Grand Cherokee’s Occupant Restraint Controller, which manages important vehicle safety functions, including airbag deployment.
The system relies on information from various sensors to determine when airbags should activate during a collision.
In this case, the software fault could cause the front door airbag pressure sensors to remain active when they should not. This may interfere with the timing of the side airbags during an accident.
Side airbags are designed to help protect occupants during side-impact collisions, where there is less space between passengers and the point of impact.
If these airbags deploy later than intended, they may not provide the expected level of protection, potentially increasing the risk of injury.
The recall notice does not suggest that the airbags will fail in every accident. However, the possibility of delayed deployment is considered a safety risk that requires corrective action.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee models are affected?
Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee (WL)
Model year: 2023
Affected vehicles: 1,394
Recall number: REC-006741
Recall publication date: 13 October 2026
Affected component: Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The recall applies to 1,394 examples of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Australia.
However, it does not necessarily cover every vehicle from the 2023 model year. Owners should check the official VIN list to establish whether their individual vehicle is included.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is used to identify specific vehicles covered by the recall.
Owners can access the official Jeep Grand Cherokee recall VIN list to check their vehicle’s status.
What should Jeep Grand Cherokee owners do?
Stellantis Australia has advised owners of affected vehicles to contact their nearest authorised Jeep dealership to arrange a software update.
The necessary repair will be carried out free of charge, with the update intended to rectify the software fault affecting the Occupant Restraint Controller.
Owners should not ignore the recall, even if their vehicle has not displayed any warning lights or experienced noticeable problems. The issue may not be apparent during normal driving.
Those who believe their vehicle could be affected should check the VIN list and contact Jeep Australia or an authorised dealership for further instructions.
Need help? Here’s who to contact
Supplier: Stellantis Australia
Make: Jeep
Contact: Jeep Customer Care
Phone: 1800 870 71
Email: auscustomercare@stellantis.com
Website: Jeep Australia
Recall number: REC-006741
Recall notice: Official Australian vehicle recall notice
VIN list: Download the affected vehicle list
Jeep owners can contact Stellantis Australia or their nearest authorised dealership to confirm their vehicle’s recall status and arrange the free software update.
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