Safety Recall S40 / NHTSA 16V-288 Airbag Clockspring – 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016

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NHTSA Campaign Number:  16V288

Component(s):AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 7,196

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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.

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