Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 airbags problems
47 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 47
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal2
At what mileage
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Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 airbags
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Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. The driver's airbag may not deploy as intended.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 09V118000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing the federal safety agency recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a steering wheel back cover and steering wheel column shroud.This recall also includes approx. 4,524 MY2007-2010 right hand drive (RHD) Jeep Wrangler vehicles commonly used for rural postal delivery services.In addition 7,180 MY 2011-2016 right hand drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles were also recalled under 16V288, the same remedy repair will be used.Upon review of the 1,942 MY 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler consumer complaints, 17,195 warranty reports and field returned parts assessment, FCA concluded that a defect exists in the driver side clockspring assembly, a device that both connects (electrically) the driver air bag to the control module and allows rotational movement between the steering wheel and fixed steering column.Clockspring failure may compromise the air bag circuit causing illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and may result in non-deployment of the driver air bag in a frontal crash.FCA identified a contributing factor in that the recalled vehicles may be subjected to off-road dusty environments and/or usage with the vehicle roof top/doors removed thus allowing dust and moisture to enter the clockspring assembly.FCA advised that the MY 2011 and later Wrangler vehicles had an improved steering column cover/shroud that may reduce the amount of dirt/moisture that can enter the clockspring assembly.During the investigation FCA and the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) also reviewed 193 MY 2011-2012 Jeep Wrangler consumer complaints, 3,918 warranty reports and field returned parts along with reports from other FCA vehicles that use the same clockspring assembly.Based on this review, the rate of repair and the failure mode does not indicate a defect trend at this time in the later MY Wrangler or other FCA vehicles.During the field return parts review, FCA found a significant number of MY 2011-2012 Wrangler returned parts that operated normally, the so called ?no trouble found? or NTF parts where no fault could be identified through bench testing.On June 10, 2016, FCA informed ODI of its intention to conduct a 15-yr, 150k mile extended warranty program due to the NTF issue and the MY 2011 and later vehicles having a somewhat elevated level of warranty replacement.Consumers will be notified of the program in writing.FCA will collect clocksprings replaced under the warranty extension program to further examine and study the root cause failure.ODI will monitor FCA?s analysis to determine if any further field action is warranted.Based on the actions taken by FCA to recall the MY 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles and the MY 2008-2016 right hand drive Wrangler vehicles, this investigation is closed.FCA has also agreed to conduct a warranty extension and further evaluation of the MY 2011-2016 Wrangler.At the time of FCA's field data submission in PE 15-025 (September 2015), ODI was aware of a total of 416 MY 2007-2010 and 23 MY 2011-2012 VOQs relevant to this issue.In addition, there have been an additional 90 and 16 VOQs (respectively) received since the recall announcement (i.e., thru May 2016).The reports noted above can be viewed at under the reference (ODI) numbers cited on the attached listing.
EA15007
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
In it's response to ODI's PE15-025 Information Request letter, FCA identified 1,703 consumer complaints, field reports and legal claims responsive to the subject defect condition on the subject Wrangler vehicles.Six of these reports alleged an air bag non-deployment in a crash in which either the air bag warning light was allegedly on or came on afterward the crash, one of which also alleged injuries as a result of the non-deployment.FCA also provided data on other make, model and model year vehicles using the same clockspring.Additionally FCA provided 16,955 warranty claims related to the replacement of the air bag clockspring wiring assembly.It should be noted that FCA initiated an Extended Warranty Program on the left hand drive MY 2007 Wrangler in late calendar year 2011.6,777 of these claims are from the MY 2007 left hand drive Wrangler.FCA advises that some of the warranty claims involved clockspring failures that would not affect the air bag operation, for example due to noise, cruise control and/or radio operation issues.Many of these claims involved newer model year subject vehicles.FCA also noted that Wrangler's removable roof and door configuration may make it more susceptible to outdoor water/moisture and dust ingress.ODI investigated the right hand drive Wrangler in calender year 2011 for a similar clockspring issue under PE11-019.That investigation lead to the federal safety agency Safety Recall 11V258 on right hand drive model year (MY) 2008-2012 Wranglers.FCA redesigned the remedy clockspring to improve its durability and environmental protection and revised the design of the steering wheel to column shroud.Base on the data reviewed, this Preliminary Analysis (PE) is being upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA).The reports cited above are listed in the public investigative file available at under this investigation ID.
PE15025
What 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Keep calling local dealerships to have recall applied and corrected and either they do not respond to calls or they claim they do not have the parts and will call me when available. This has been going on for three months. Jeep of riverdale where I bought it and yonkers
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler 4-dr 4x4. The contact stated that the driver crashed into a pole while driving at an unknown speed. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v290000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags), but the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/18/16*lj the consumer stated as the repairman was attempting to park the vehicle, he hit a steel rail, damaging the bumper. The hit was hard enough to deploy the air bags. Updated 10/26/16.
Just purchased this vehicle and it has the airbag light light on after warranty period ended. After getting it looked at they told me it the clock spring that need to be replaced. This is my 4th chrysler vehicle in the last 10 years. I have had to replace 3 clock springs in these vehicle. I looked online many people are facing the same problem, this should be a recall. The dealership wants $500 for the repairs. The vehicle has not been in any accident or any faults beside this manufacture defect. Please look into this matter there are many of us that have the airbag light on this should be a recall.
Clock spring on my 2009 wrangler went out clearly a recall situation here. Safety for me as the driver and for my family as the passengers. Come on jeep this is obvious !
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler 4-dr 4x4. When starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. Updated 06/14/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler 4x4. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the required part not being available. The part was on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
After much research and reviewing recall information jeep has recalled clock springs on right hand drive wranglers only. However, the same issues are occurring on the left hand drive models as well. Regardless of rhd or lhd jeep uses the same part number. They should all be recalled, this is a safety issue for jeep owners everywhere including myself.
The speed control failed, shortly after that the airbag warning light illuminated. Jeep service had to replace the clock spring to fix the issues. The airbag warning light was intermittent, it would eliminate whenever the stirring wheel was turned and then reset shortly after returning to center. If any force was applied to the stirring wheel I.e. Gently pulling on it or pushing on it it would also cause the airbag warning light to illuminate. The speed control failure was complete. It would not activate at all after failure.
The air bag light turned on and when the steering wheel is turned and hit any bump the light dings and stays on
Questions about the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 airbags
Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 47 complaints about the airbags of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V118000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 have bad airbags?
The Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (140 complaints), 2009 (47 complaints) and 2007 (19 complaints).
Other 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4x4 problems
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