| Issue ID | 1018197 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10548820 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 21/10/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Airbag light came on, with audio indicator. Noticed when turning steering wheel hard right or left, the light would go out. When returned to near straight, the light and chime would come on, indicating airbag problems. After conducting a quick internet search, it was found that a fault clockspring was the problem. This has been well documented safety issue on jeep wrangler vehicles. It is well documented with all years involved, including 2014. There is a safety recall for jeep vehicles with a right hand drive. This safety issue causes great concern that the airbag may not deploy when required, or it may deploy at any given time, causing an accident. Daimler chrysler has been contacted about this problem, but refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100700 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRADFORD, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24198LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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