| NHTSA Recall # | 14487 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 96V060000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Supplier | JEEP |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of notification | 15/05/96 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/96 |
| End date of manufacturing | 01/02/96 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 08/04/96 |
| Report created | 17/04/96 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 700 |
| Defect summary | The air bag electronic control module (aecm) software contains an error which can delay the air bag deployment in certain crash situations. |
| Consequence summary | Delayed deployment can cause increased injury to front seat vehicle occupants in a collision. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module on these vehicles. |
| Recall notes | System: interior; passive restraint; air bag. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |