AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
What Happened
Your vehicle's clockspring, which connects the airbag to the steering wheel, might be contaminated with debris, which could cause the airbag to fail to deploy in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag doesn't deploy, you could be at higher risk of injury in a collision.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds for free, and they've already started sending out notifications.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Debris contamination may cause the clockspring to fail, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the clockspring, steering wheel back cover, and steering column shrouds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 27B.
The driver's seat belt buckle is the part that secures your seat belt to your seat. In some 2011-2018 Wranglers, this buckle can break loose from the seat, leaving you without a functioning seat belt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the buckle breaks, your seat belt won't be able to restrain you in a crash, which could cause serious injury. This is a critical safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will replace the faulty seat belt buckle with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notice with instructions on when and where to get it fixed.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
The passenger side air bag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in the event of a crash. In some affected models, this inflator can malfunction and explode, releasing sharp metal fragments that could injure or kill you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag inflator explodes, metal fragments could strike you or your passengers in the vehicle, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safe one, at no cost to you. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is done, and schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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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.
Your Jeep Wrangler's front air bags and seat belt pretensioners may not work properly in a crash if the wiring is damaged.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be at greater risk of injury in a front-end collision.
Free Fix
Dealers will fix the issue by re-routing the wiring and repositioning a sensor at no cost to you.
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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.
Your Wrangler's clockspring assembly is a crucial part that helps your airbag work properly. Over time, it can get clogged with dust, which could stop your airbag from deploying in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your airbag circuit fails, the airbag in front of you may not deploy when you need it to. This increases the risk of serious injury in a frontal crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty clockspring assembly, wheel back cover, and column shroud at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice, and it'll be taken care of for free.
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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.
