Recall 16V288000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date
20160511
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 JEEP WRANGLER
2012 JEEP WRANGLER
2013 JEEP WRANGLER
2014 JEEP WRANGLER
2015 JEEP WRANGLER
2016 JEEP WRANGLER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.