Chrysler Recalls Jeep Wranglers for Air Bag Circuit Failure Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2011-2016 Jeep Wranglers because dust contamination may cause the driver's air bag circuit to fail.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between February 16, 2010, and May 2, 2016.
The recall addresses a defect in the clockspring assembly, which may become contaminated with dust. This contamination can cause the air bag circuit to fail, potentially preventing the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in a crash and increasing the risk of injury.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP WRANGLER
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,196
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- WRANGLER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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