NHTSA Recall # | 117048 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V288000 |
MFG Compaign # | S40 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | WRANGLER |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
Date of notification | 11/08/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/02/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/05/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 11/05/16 |
Report created | 11/05/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 7196 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |