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1997 Jeep WRANGLER Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	940224
Internal NHTSA #	10474483
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	WRANGLER
Model Year	1997
File date	28/08/12
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the driver side air bag clock spring wiring harness could break when turned to the 'full lock' turn position. The air bag warning light illuminate and cause the horn to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the vehicle was dangerous to drive and the air bag would not deploy in case of a crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 98v046000 (air bags: frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 9/25/12 *cn updated 10/09/12
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	68000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	ROLLING HILLS, CA
VIN pattern	1J4FY29P4VPXXXXXX
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	28/07/04
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	LIGHTFOOT'S GARAGE
Dealer's telephone number	310-326-4657
Dealer's city	LOMITA
Dealer's state code	CA
Dealer's ZIP code	90717

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1997 Jeep WRANGLER Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 Jeep WRANGLER Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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