NHTSA Recall # | 123367 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V734000 |
MFG Compaign # | S76 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | WRANGLER |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
Date of notification | 10/11/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/06/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/08/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/10/16 |
Report created | 13/10/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 182743 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured june 16, 2015, to august 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the occupant restraint controller (orc). |
Consequence summary | If the orc module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s76. |
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). |