NHTSA Campaign #16V288000 · Action EA15007

2011–2016 Jeep Wrangler Recall

Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module

Issued November 5, 2016 · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Affected model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Vehicles affected: 7,196
Report received: November 5, 2016

Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.