A vital safety system airbag component malfunctioned (clockspring). Currently, there is a recall on this item (the federal safety agency recall campaign number: pe11019 11v528000), but it is for right hand drive vehicles only. It is my, and many others, belief that this should be expanded to left side drive vehicles as well, seeing as how there are many more issues being noted. As a consumer, I understand all about warranties and the fact that nothing last forever, but how can you not warranty a part that is vital to the vehicle's safety system with less than 100,000 miles on the car, and there already is a recall issue with this component?
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 airbags complaints
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Airbag warning light goes on and off randomly. After some research this seems to be a common problem and it has even initiated some recalls but for other years. The problem stems from a bad clockspring which would prevent the airbag from deploying if there was an accident.
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying."
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.
As per my ase certified mechanic has directed me. My airbag light has started turning on and off and causing the chime several times a day due to a clockspring in the steering wheel going bad. This is a known recall for previous years including the 2007 model (1yr difference). I'm afraid that in an actual crash the air bag will not deploy or that it will at any random moment.
During normal operation of my vehicle, the air bag warning light and chime came on. The warning light now comes on and chimes intermittently while driving. Researching this issue on line shows that this is an issue that jeep has had in other models, but for some reason wont admit to it in this year of vehicle.
Air bag light started going off, (red light illuminated and chimed), intermittently while driving 35 MPH and continued to do so at all speeds - could hear clicking sound coming from steering wheel when turning. Took vehicle to allen samuels dealership in houston, tx and they replaced the clock spring - ("steering angle internal fault replaced steering angle sensor/ clock spring." - $286.75 part + $104.00 labor) called jeep and chrysler to see if there was a recall and they said there was not one that applied to my VIN. Did some research and found this: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm?searchtype=quicksearch&rcl_id=11v528000&summary=true : chrysler issued a recall on 5,000+ right side drive models (postal service) ranging from a manufacturing date of feb. 1, 2007 to october 10, 2011 on november 2, 2011, but did not recall the part on left side models (much more common, of course). I talked to the parts department at allen samuels today (2/16/13) and they said that the same part number is used for both left and right side drive models, currently (part #5156106ac) - my guess is it was the exact same part used in both types of vehicles. Sounds to me like chrysler knew they screwed up and only issued a recall on government issued vehicles so they wouldn't have to deal with the much more prevalent left side dive models and uncle sam would be taken care of. When speaking with jeep customer care I told the support representative that I had done some research and had found a recall - she told me "well, you can't believe everything you read on the internet."... Last time I ever buy a chrysler made vehicle again...
The air bag warning light and chime come on randomly multiple times while operating the vehicle. The issue is due to a malfunctioning or defective clockspring in the steering column. This was confirmed by cutter jeep on oahu, pearl city. There has already been a recall or warranty extension on the same model jeeps but only for 2007. This same issue is occurring in the 2008 models, and so the recall needs to be extended to this model year as well. It was jan. 29, 2013 when this warning light on issue happened. Why won't chrysler help with this problem as this is a safety issue, if an accident occurs, no airbag or the horn can go out! We need the extension of recall, this seems to be too common of an issue as I research!
While driving on a curvy road, my air bag light came on. It now has been coming on intermittently since. Upon investigation of other vehicle owners, the electrical connection to the steering wheel looks to be the culprit (the clock spring per jeep).
The air bag warning light and chime come on randomly multiple times while operating the vehicle. The issue is due to a malfunctioning or defective clockspring in the steering column. This was confirmed to be the issue with my vehicle by faircy boys jeep dealership in colorado springs, colorado. There has already been a recall or warranty extension on the same model jeeps but only for 2007. This same issue is occurring in the 2008 models, and so the recall needs to be extended to this model year as well.
My airbag light keeps coming on and goes away in seconds, it's doing this about twice per minute.
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (left hand drive) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags (clock spring).this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (left hand drive) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (left hand drive) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around, horn failure, elec. Stability control, cruise control (if equipped), failure in turn signals, and difficulty with steering . Chrysler has refused to address this safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause most importunely failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. Chrysler has made a recall for the 2007 jeep wrangler and certain 2008 right hand drive jeep wranglers. Chrysler states that the 2008+ left hand drive jeep wranglers are unaffected by their faulty clock springs, which is not the case for my motor vehicle and several others like myself.
"on the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying."
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying. This same clockspring is used in rhd jeep wranglers and has been recalled, as well as 2007 lhd jeep wranglers which have been placed under an extended warranty specific to the clockspring.
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around.
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Community chrysler dodge jeep at 555 state road 37 s martinsville, in states this is not covered under warranty or recall. I would think it's recalled with the risk involved. And have read manufacturer has extended warranty. I'm just looking for the truth. I can't imagine jeep would jeopardize the safety.
My 2007 jeep wrangler unlimited went through two different clocksprings. Then in my 2008 wrangler the same thing happened at approximately 35,000 miles. I then got a recall notice on the clocksprings in the 2007, but not the 2008. Chrysler did reimburse me for the 2007 clocksprings per the recall, but hesitated on the 2008 and agreed to reimburse only partial the amount, even though it is the exact same clockspring. At approximately 57,000 miles the replacement clockspring went out in the 2008 wrangler. It should be noted that this is the exact same clockspring that a recall was issued for the 2007. I am pursuing another reimbursement but believe that since the same clocksprings that were recalled in the 2007 are in the 2008 models, that they too should be recalled.
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.
The airbag warning light just started illuminating and making a warning chime. The vehicle has not been manu type of accident what so ever.
On the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.
My 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited rubicon lhd indicates a fault with the airbag system. When pulling out from an intersection the airbag warning light came on with an accompanying chime. The light now flashes on and off with its chime regularly during average city driving. An existing recall and subsequent warranty extension has been granted for previous model year wranglers and rhd wranglers, the problems noted in the reports for those vehicles appear the same as the faults I am experiencing in my vehicle. I believe this fault puts my wife at risk if, in the event of a collision the airbag will not deploy because of a faulty clock spring on the steering column.
Air bag light went on. Dealer inspected and found faulty spring. Refused to fix. Wants $500 to repair. Because there is no recall they will not fix it. This is a major safety issue. I know 2007 and 2007 (right handed drive) veils are recalled for the same reason. They have to recall and fix this before someone gets killed.
"on the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2008 jeep wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying."
Air bag light came on, dealer told me it was the clock spring, a safety issue that alot of the 2008 jeeps have, the 2007 was issued an extended warranty but it did not include the 2008 which it should being that alot of them are having issues,,its a safety issue that your air bags wont work cause your air bag light is on [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2008 jeep wrangler jk 4 door 4x4, air bag light came on, took to dealer they said it is the clock spring in the steering column, jeep extended the warranty in the 2007, but not the 2008 which the dealer said they have had alot of the 2008 go out as they are the same part, they need to extend the warranty to the 2008 model being a safety issue [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Clockspring failure , lost airbags and horn function until bad unit replaced .
Noticed the airbag light going on and off on and off... Has something to do with the clock spring.
My clockspring has gone bad on my vehicle. The airbag light keeps turning on and off constantly while driving. Apparently chrysler has issued a recall for 2007 and some 2008 vehicles but I just called chrysler and they said that my vehicle was not included.
The air bag warning light comes on intermittently and often- every couple of minutes. It's accompanied by a distracting chime. The failure appears to be caused by the clockspring. I understand that 2007 wranglers have been granted an extended warranty for this component, and I've learned that this is a common problem on 2008 and 2009 model year wranglers as well.
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