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
1997 Jeep Wrangler: airbags did not deploy in a crash
11 of the 401 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Whtile driving over an overpass a vehicle made a left hand turn in front of consumer causing a collision, air bags did not deploy and the shoulder strap did not hold, vehicle was totaled and two people were injured.
Vehicle slid on ice/ lost control, and hit a boulder head-on. Then rolled over. Dual airbags did not deploy which could have caused injuries.
While driving at 35 MPH on the highway this vehicle swerved and lost control, went into a ditch front first and flipped over. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle has been declared totaled. Dealer has not been contacted.
Ron ford reports that the steering makes a loud noise and vehicle goes straight ahead when trying to make a turn, vehicle would not turn. Dealer contacted, and no attempts made to remedy the problem. Accident occurred while vehicle was trying to make a turn, hit a boulder, at 35-40 MPH, air bag did not deploy upon impact. No repairs have been made. Problems still exist. Provided further information.
Vehicle slammed into ditch nose first, rolled several times. Air bags did not deploy.
98v046000,97v080000,96v060000. Vehicle was involved in a front end collision and the air bag did not deploy. Recall notice was received after the accident, and there have been three recalls listed since then. Consumer states that the recalls may have played a part in this incident. The vehicle was totaled, and the problem cannot be duplicated.
Air bag did not inflate in a crash.
Driving 55mph, ran off road into an embankment during crash 10:00 on front bumper, vehicle rolled three times, dual airbags failed to deploy, driver sustained severe head and chest injuries, then died.
Fell a sleep and ran off the road, the jeep rolled over and flipped over on front and back, driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, driver sustained injuries.
Brakes malfunctioned, rear ended vehicle and dual air bags did not deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. The driver's side air bag 'clock spring' wiring harness can break when turned to the 'full lock' turn position.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy increasing the risk of serious injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clock spring in these air bags.
Recall number 98V046000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Recall number 97V080000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- The air bag electronic control module (aecm) software contains an error which can delay the air bag deployment in certain crash situations.
- Risk
- Delayed deployment can cause increased injury to front seat vehicle occupants in a collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module on these vehicles.
Recall number 96V060000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler?
11 of 401 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler?
There are 3 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Fuel gauge 20Airbag light 15Door locks 11Fuel pump 10Seat belt 9Stalling 9Ball joint 8Water leak 8Fuel smell 7Loss of power 7Overheating 5
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