Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V288
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 7,196
- Recall opened
- Aug 11, 2016
- Report date
- May 11, 2016
- Manufacturer campaign
- S40
- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (1)
- JEEP WRANGLER2011–2016
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / 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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 16V288000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.