NHTSA Campaign 16V288000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported May 11, 2016 · 7,196 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

Consequence

Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JEEP WRANGLER 2011 7,196
JEEP WRANGLER 2012 7,196
JEEP WRANGLER 2013 7,196
JEEP WRANGLER 2014 7,196
JEEP WRANGLER 2015 7,196
JEEP WRANGLER 2016 7,196

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V288000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.