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2013 JEEP Wrangler AIR BAGS Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #19V018000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The passenger airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in a crash to protect you. In certain models, it could fail catastrophically, causing a serious safety risk.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying into the passenger compartment, potentially causing severe injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and avoid driving your vehicle until it's done.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #18V021000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The airbag in your passenger seat is designed to inflate in a crash to keep you safe. In some older models, the propellant in this airbag can break down over time, causing it to explode if it's deployed in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator fails, it could shatter into sharp metal fragments that could hit you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one free of charge. Don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done, and your dealer will contact you to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #16V288000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The clockspring in your Wrangler's steering column is a delicate mechanism that helps the airbag deploy properly. In some 2011-2016 models, dust can get inside and cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag circuit fails, your driver's airbag won't deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud at no cost to you. This repair is essential to ensure your airbag works correctly, so schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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