2011-2016 Jeep Wrangler recall: inflator module
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on May 11, 2016. It covers about 7,196 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 7,196
- reported
- May 11, 2016
- owners notified
- Aug 11, 2016
- related complaints
- 568
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
- Risk
- Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Recall number 16V288000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 568 complaints about airbags problems.
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Questions about recall 16V288000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Jeep Wrangler inflator module?
Yes. Recall 16V288000, reported on May 11, 2016, covers about 7,196 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V288000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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