The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V196000·Announced 2024-03-14

Stellantis Recalls 2016 Jeep Wrangler for Air Bag Clockspring Defect

Stellantis is recalling 2016 right-hand drive Jeep Wranglers because debris may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (air bag) that may fail to deploy, increasing injury risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' criterion.

Plain-English summary

Stellantis (Chrysler/FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain right-hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where debris contamination may cause the driver's air bag clockspring to fail. This failure can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying during a crash.

The defect increases the risk of injury in a collision if the air bag does not deploy as intended. The recall affects 1,831 vehicles.

Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC 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) (Stellantis)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Steering
Hazard
Affected units
1,831

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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