NHTSA Recall # | 96319 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V176000 |
MFG Compaign # | M31 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | WRANGLER |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 10/06/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/10/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 07/05/13 |
Report created | 07/05/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5440 |
Defect summary | Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 jeep wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured february 1, 2007, through october 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. This recall supercedes nhtsa recall 11v-528. Chrysler's recall campaign number is m31. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |