1997 Jeep Wrangler: airbag warning light

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Airbags · 196,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 97v080000 (air bags). The air bag warning indicator illuminated and the contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy without warning. The vehicle was taken to ganley village chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (2115 mentor ave, painesville, oh 44077, (440) 354-4358) where it was diagnosed, but the part was not available for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Airbags · 105,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking spot and turning the steering wheel to the left, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v046000 (air bags). The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not part of the recall and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Airbags · 97,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact stated the air bag warning light continuously illuminated and the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 98v046000 (air bags: frontal). The approximate failure mileage was 97,000 and the approximate current mileage was 107,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Airbags · 68,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the driver side air bag clock spring wiring harness could break when turned to the 'full lock' turn position. The air bag warning light illuminate and cause the horn to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the vehicle was dangerous to drive and the air bag would not deploy in case of a crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v046000 (air bags: frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 9/25/12 *cn updated 10/09/12

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 129,295 miles · TX

Horn doesn't work and airbag light is on. Showing that the airbags were inoperable as well.

Filed Jul 17, 2009 · Airbags · 79,077 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact noticed that the air bag light was illuminated and the horn was inoperative. The issue was caused by the steering column clock spring. The dealer diagnosed the failure. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired at the cost of $385. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls; therefore, they could not assist. The current mileage was 79,194 and failure mileage was 79,077.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. Weeks later, he noticed that the horn was inoperative. The dealer stated that his vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v046000 (air bags:frontal) in 1999; therefore, the contact had to assume financial responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 99,000. Updated 10/03/08 *bf the vehicle was repaired at no chaarge. Updated 10/06/08.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · TX

Dt: the airbag light illuminated, and the consumer assumed that the airbag was not working. The consumer found recall information pertaining to a similar issue involving the airbag; the federal safety agency recall 98v046000. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The vehicle has not been to a dealer for repairs. No corrections have been made. The consumer talked with a dealer who said he would need the clockspring replaced, but no repairs at this time. There were no previous problems or incidents. *sc .

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Airbags · 69,900 miles · IN

I am the original owner of a 1997 jeep wrangler, VIN 1j4fy19s2vp52606. Recently, I turned the steering wheel fully in one direction (I don't recall if it was clockwise or counterclockwise), and heard a snap somewhere in the steering wheel or steering column. The airbag warning light came on (and has been on ever since), and the horn no longer works. *ak I contacted chrysler, and was told that my particular vehicle is not involved in any of the airbag recalls for the '97 wrangler. However, it seems a bit of a coincidence that the symptoms described above match those described for the '97 wrangler the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v046000 - "driver's side air bag clock spring wiring harness can break when turned to the full lock turn position" *** recall notice - "a broken clockspring will also cause the horn to become inoperative. The airbag warning light will stay on if the clockspring breaks." the parts are currently still available, but I hesitate waiting very long before having this broken part replaced.

Filed Apr 10, 2002 · Airbags · OH

While driving air bag light illuminated, took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic stated clock spring needed to be replaced. Also, advised consumer there was a recall98v046000; however, this vehicle does not fall under recall due to VIN.

Filed May 3, 2000 · Airbags · FL

Intermittently, air bag warning light flashed on and off. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Owner was told that clock spring would need to be replaced. Owner was informed that vehicle was not included in recall # 98v046000, and could not be repaired free of charge. Recall campaign was for the same problem, but did not include this vehicle due to VIN. *ak

Filed Jul 11, 1999 · Engine · CA

For guage problem, all dash guages intermittently drop to zero and airbag light comes on. Hitting a bump or top of dashboard fixes problem. For #2, oil pressure drops to zero when idling in traffic in warm weather or after long periods of highway driving.